unit 1 - emotional development

Question 1

definition if self-image?

Answer 1

how individuals view themselves

Question 2

definition of self-concept?

Answer 2

combination of self-image and self-esteem

Question 3

definition of self-esteem?

Answer 3

how an individual feels about themselves

Question 4

factors that may impact self-image/esteem?

Answer 4

-family
-culture
-achievements
-life experiences
-life circumstances
-sexual orientation
-health
-attachments

Question 5

examples of positive self-image?

Answer 5

-feels happy about appearance
-receives good feedback from others

Question 6

examples of negative self-esteem?

Answer 6

-feels unattractive
-feels less intelligent than others
-receives negative feedback of others

Question 7

examples of high self-esteem?

Answer 7

feels confident
willing to try new things
copes well under pressure

Question 8

examples of low self-esteem?

Answer 8

feels worthless
less likely to try new things
less likely to cope well in difficult situations

Question 9

Whats Bowlby’s attachment theory?

Answer 9

-infants are innate to forming attachments
-infants form one primary attachment in early years
-infancy is critical to forming attachments
-disruption to attachments will cause negative impact to development.
-attachment to primary care giver is a model for future attachments

Question 10

what are schaffers and emersons stages of attachment?

Answer 10

birth-3 months = respond to any care giver
4-7months=shows preference to primary care giver but still accepts care from others
7-9months= prefers primary care giver and seeks comfort in them unhappy when separated from them
10 months+ = begins to develop attachments with others

Question 11

whats Ainsworths strange situation classification?

Answer 11

=studied a child reaction when parted from their parents

1.if the infant had a secure attachment the parent is in tune with the infants emotions and the infant will become distressed when left and when they return they seek comfort from the primary care giver, happy with stranger if caregiver present

2.if infant has a insecure/avoidant attachment the parent is unavailable to the child or rejects them. the child will not show distress when left and may go o the stranger for comfort

3.if the infant has an insecure attachment the parent is inconsistent when meeting the childs needs and the child will show distress when left but resist contact when they return

Question 12

poor attachments can lead to ?

Answer 12

anxiety
difficulty in future relationships
learning disorders