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Bowlby's Theory of Anxiety focuses on ____________ Anxiety
Bowlby's Theory of Anxiety focuses on ____________ Anxiety
Separation
Primary signal of distress in infants that prompts a response is ____________
Primary signal of distress in infants that prompts a response is ____________
Crying
At 8 months, a child may exhibit ____________ Anxiety towards strangers
At 8 months, a child may exhibit ____________ Anxiety towards strangers
Stranger
Lack of demonstrable grief can indicate issues with ____________ attachment
Lack of demonstrable grief can indicate issues with ____________ attachment
Smiling and ____________ are signal indicators that reinforce attachment
Smiling and ____________ are signal indicators that reinforce attachment
When a person presents themselves as independent and disinterested in attachment, it may be a sign of ____________ attachment
When a person presents themselves as independent and disinterested in attachment, it may be a sign of ____________ attachment
_______ barked
_______ barked
The _______ meowed
The _______ meowed
If the baby is securely attached: Baby cries and becomes anxious when the parent leaves → when mother returns, baby welcomes her → crying _______
If the baby is securely attached: Baby cries and becomes anxious when the parent leaves → when mother returns, baby welcomes her → crying _______
If the baby is insecurely attached: Baby doesn't cry, just looks around or is unaffected → when the mother the baby still just looks around, sometimes want to go to mommy if ambivalent, but then slaps _______
If the baby is insecurely attached: Baby doesn't cry, just looks around or is unaffected → when the mother the baby still just looks around, sometimes want to go to mommy if ambivalent, but then slaps _______
If disorganized → It’s as if nothing happened._______
If disorganized → It’s as if nothing happened._______
A child’s sense of distress during separation is perceived and experienced as anxiety and is the prototype of anxiety.E.g.Stimulus: Being away from the mother or a stranger comes in (stimulus for fear) Signal indicator mobilized (e.g.crying or calling for mother) Mother notices the signal indicator → Mother responds in a caring way and comforts the child Mother is able to relieve anxiety / fear → attachment _______
A child’s sense of distress during separation is perceived and experienced as anxiety and is the prototype of anxiety.E.g.Stimulus: Being away from the mother or a stranger comes in (stimulus for fear) Signal indicator mobilized (e.g.crying or calling for mother) Mother notices the signal indicator → Mother responds in a caring way and comforts the child Mother is able to relieve anxiety / fear → attachment _______
When a child protests the separation by crying, calling out, and searching for the lost person, they are experiencing the ______ phase of separation according to Bowlby
When a child protests the separation by crying, calling out, and searching for the lost person, they are experiencing the ______ phase of separation according to Bowlby
Children who are separated from their mothers for long periods may exhibit a predictable set and sequence of behavior patterns according to Bowlby, including protest, despair, and detachment. This is known as ______
Children who are separated from their mothers for long periods may exhibit a predictable set and sequence of behavior patterns according to Bowlby, including protest, despair, and detachment. This is known as ______
Children who emotionally separate themselves from the mother when she returns are in the ______ phase of separation according to Bowlby
Children who emotionally separate themselves from the mother when she returns are in the ______ phase of separation according to Bowlby
The phase in Bowlby's theory where a child loses hope that the mother will return is called the ______ phase
The phase in Bowlby's theory where a child loses hope that the mother will return is called the ______ phase
Children who suffer emotional damage due to separation may exhibit affectionless personalities characterized by emotional withdrawal and limited ability to form affectionate relationships, known as ______ personalities
Children who suffer emotional damage due to separation may exhibit affectionless personalities characterized by emotional withdrawal and limited ability to form affectionate relationships, known as ______ personalities
Children who are brought home for special occasions then returned to the orphanage are more traumatized due to the ______ of attachment they experience
Children who are brought home for special occasions then returned to the orphanage are more traumatized due to the ______ of attachment they experience
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Study Notes
Bowlby's Theory of Anxiety
- Focuses on Separation Anxiety, a child's distress when away from primary caregivers.
- Primary distress signal in infants is crying, which prompts caregiver response.
- At around 8 months, children may show Stranger Anxiety, fearing unfamiliar adults.
- Lack of observable grief can indicate issues with secure attachment.
Attachment Signals
- Smiling and eye contact are critical indicators that strengthen attachment between child and caregiver.
- Presentation of independence and disinterest in relationships may suggest avoidant attachment.
Attachment Responses
- Securely attached babies will cry when a parent leaves but greet them happily upon return. Crying typically subsides once the caregiver is back.
- Insecurely attached babies may not cry when separated and show ambivalence upon the caregiver’s return, which can involve slapping or rejecting the caregiver.
- Disorganized attachment exhibits a state where the child appears indifferent, as if nothing happened post-separation.
Phases of Separation
- Distress during separation is perceived as anxiety, serving as a prototype for anxiety response in children.
- The sequence includes a stimulus (absence of mother or introduction of a stranger) followed by a signal indicator (crying or calling for mother) which elicits caregiver response, relieving anxiety and strengthening attachment.
- When children cry, call out, or search for their caregiver, they are in the Protest Phase of separation.
Behavioral Patterns Post-Separation
- Children separated from mothers long-term may demonstrate behaviors including protest, despair, and detachment, a sequence referred to as grief response.
- Children who show emotional withdrawal upon their mother’s return are in the detachment phase of separation.
- The phase where a child loses hope of the mother’s return is termed the despair phase.
- Emotional damage from separation can lead to affectionless personalities, marked by emotional withdrawal and difficulty forming loving relationships.
Trauma from Attachment Disruption
- Children who briefly reunite with their caregivers before returning to institutional settings may become more traumatized due to a disrupted sense of attachment.
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