types of attachment Flashcards
(7 cards)
what is the strange situation
method to assess babies attachment to a caregiver
controlled observation in a lab
5 categories used to judge attachment qualities
separation anxiety
stranger anxiety
behaviour upon reunion
exploration
proximity seeking
what were the 7 episodes in the strange situation
baby encouraged to explore
stranger enters - talks and approaches baby
caregiver leaves
caregiver returns, stranger leaves
caregiver leaves baby alone
stranger returns
caregiver returns
3 types of attachment
secure
insecure avoidant
insecure resistant
characteristics of secure
happy to explore but also seeks proximity
moderate separation and stranger anxiety
requires and accepts comfort at reunin
characteristics of insecure avoidant
happy to explore with little need for proximity
little to no separation / stranger anxiety
avoids contact upon reunion
characteristics of insecure resistant
explores less and seeks more proximity
high levels of stranger and separation anxiety
resists comfort when reunited