Early Childhood - Attachment Theory

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How does Lindon (2007) define attachment?
It is a bond of affection between two people who have a sense of security and commitment to each other
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At what point to infants seek interactions with others?
From the beginning (Underdown, 2007)
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How can inital attachments effect an individual?
They form the basis of later relationships, effect a person's sense of self and self assurance but it isn't guaranteed
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Who researched imprinting in animals?
Lorenz (1935)
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Who are the main key players in attachment theory?
Freud (pleasure from feeding), Erikson (responsive to needs) and Bowlby (proximity seeking)
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Outline Bowlby's theory of attachment
Attachment is a means of ensuring survival and provides the foundation for all later relationships
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How has Thompson (1999) defined the working model?
The attachment model is established with primary caregivers and forms future relationships
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Define proximity maintenance according to Bowlby
The desire to be near to people we are attached to
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What are the 3 phases of behavioural display as a result of their needs not being met?
Anger, despair and detachment
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How did Ainsworth define attachment?
An affectionate tie that one person forms to another
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Outline the strange situation by Ainsworth
A procedure to assess the attachment between a mother and baby by asking them to be separated and reunited
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What are the 3 classifications of attachment quality according to Ainsworth (1969)
Secure avoidant, Insecure avoidant, Insecure ambivalent
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Who conducted the Monkey Love Experiments?
Harlow (1959)
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How can transitional objects be helpful according to Winnitcott?
Lessen stress of separation, soothing and help to make them indepentant
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How were fathers previously viewed according to Lamb 2000
They were assumed to be on the periphery of children's lives
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What is the key person approach?
A way of working in nurderies in which the whole focus and organisation is aimed at supporting close attachments to an individual nursery staff member
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