Bindungstheorie nach Bowlby/Ainsworth

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Which of the following best describes Bowlby's concept of the infant's innate behavior?

A learned response to parental care that develops over the first year of life.
An inborn set of behaviors designed to ensure proximity to caregivers. (correct)
A random set of actions that are only given structure and become intentional through parental interaction.
A set of reflexes that must be taught by the parents to ensure survival.

How does a child in the 'Attachment in the making' phase typically respond to unfamiliar individuals?

Shows a definitive preference for the primary caregiver by actively avoiding strangers.
Displays strong separation anxiety when the stranger approaches.
Shows no preference between the caregiver and stranger, exhibiting equal comfort levels.
Reacts distinctly differently to known caregivers compared to strangers, demonstrating an emerging preference. (correct)

What is the primary characteristic of a child in the 'clear-cut attachment' phase?

The child uniformly accepts comfort from any adult.
The child starts to understand the caregivers schedule.
The child shows a preference for the primary caregiver. (correct)
The child shows no specific preference for caregivers.

Which factor primarily enables a child to influence a caregiver's behavior during the goal-corrected partnership phase?

The child's verbal and cognitive abilities. (B) Signup and view all the answers

A child who displays minimal response to the caregiver's return after a period of separation, but also shows little preference for a stranger, would likely be classified under which attachment style according to Ainsworth?

Insecure-avoidant attachment. (D) Signup and view all the answers

A child who displays a combination of clinging behavior and resistance towards the caregiver, particularly upon reunion after separation, is most likely exhibiting characteristics of which attachment style?

Insecure-ambivalent attachment. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In Ainsworth's attachment styles, what behavior is most indicative of a disorganized attachment?

Confused, contradictory, or bizarre behaviors in the caregiver's presence. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How might a child's experience in an orphanage with limited caregiver attention affect their subsequent attachment security, even after being adopted into a loving home?

The child may exhibit overfriendliness toward strangers due to a history of inconsistent care. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What parental behavior is most likely to undermine a child's sense of security, according to attachment theory?

Exhibiting a pattern of neglecting or dismissing the child's distress. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do a caregiver's unresolved experiences related to their own attachment history potentially affect their child's attachment security?

Caregivers with resolved attachment experiences tend to provide more sensitive and responsive care. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Bindung (Attachment)

Strong, intimate relationships with special people, providing strength in stressful situations, protection, comfort, and a sense of security.

Bowlby's Säuglingsverhalten

According to Bowlby, newborns possess innate infant behaviors ensuring parental proximity.

Vorphase der Bindung (Pre-attachment Phase)

Newborn signals used for initial contact without a firm attachment, showing no negative reactions to unfamiliar caregivers.

Beginnende Bindungsphase (Early Attachment Phase)

Infants react differently to familiar caregivers than strangers, recognizing their own effectiveness and expecting environmental reactions, showing no separation protests.