types of attachment Flashcards

(7 cards)

1
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what is the strange situation

A

method to assess babies attachment to a caregiver
controlled observation in a lab

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5 categories used to judge attachment qualities

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separation anxiety
stranger anxiety
behaviour upon reunion
exploration
proximity seeking

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3
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what were the 7 episodes in the strange situation

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baby encouraged to explore
stranger enters - talks and approaches baby
caregiver leaves
caregiver returns, stranger leaves
caregiver leaves baby alone
stranger returns
caregiver returns

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4
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3 types of attachment

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secure
insecure avoidant
insecure resistant

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5
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characteristics of secure

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happy to explore but also seeks proximity
moderate separation and stranger anxiety
requires and accepts comfort at reunin

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characteristics of insecure avoidant

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happy to explore with little need for proximity
little to no separation / stranger anxiety
avoids contact upon reunion

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characteristics of insecure resistant

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explores less and seeks more proximity
high levels of stranger and separation anxiety
resists comfort when reunited

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