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According to the research, what is a common behavioral disturbance observed in young children (ages 3-6) during the COVID-19 outbreak?
According to the research, what is a common behavioral disturbance observed in young children (ages 3-6) during the COVID-19 outbreak?
- Increased independence and self-reliance
- Decreased clinging to parents and reduced irritability
- Reduced anxiety and improved social skills
- Increased clinging to parents and heightened irritability (correct)
What factors exacerbated behavioral disturbances in children during the COVID-19 outbreak?
What factors exacerbated behavioral disturbances in children during the COVID-19 outbreak?
- Greater access to outdoor activities and playgrounds
- Consistent routines and predictable schedules
- School closures and home confinement (correct)
- Increased social contact with peers and family members
According to the content, how might attachment insecurities in school-age children be related to the COVID-19 outbreak?
According to the content, how might attachment insecurities in school-age children be related to the COVID-19 outbreak?
- They were unrelated to levels of anxiety and depression
- They were closely associated with reduced anxiety and depression
- They led to improved emotional regulation and self-esteem
- They were closely linked to increased levels of anxiety and depression (correct)
What is a potential consequence of attachment-related anxiety in healthcare workers, according to the content?
What is a potential consequence of attachment-related anxiety in healthcare workers, according to the content?
According to the content, how does insecure attachment potentially impact the immune system?
According to the content, how does insecure attachment potentially impact the immune system?
Which statement BEST describes the relationship between insecure attachment and domestic violence?
Which statement BEST describes the relationship between insecure attachment and domestic violence?
What characterizes anxious attachment in adults based on the presented information?
What characterizes anxious attachment in adults based on the presented information?
Which factor can amplify the negative effects of anxious attachment?
Which factor can amplify the negative effects of anxious attachment?
Besides separation from an attachment figure, what conditions activate the 'attachment system'?
Besides separation from an attachment figure, what conditions activate the 'attachment system'?
How is insecure attachment associated with prejudice, according to the material presented?
How is insecure attachment associated with prejudice, according to the material presented?
What connection exists between insecure attachment and extremist ideologies?
What connection exists between insecure attachment and extremist ideologies?
What is an example of a reaction to the Covid-19 pandemic that could be explained through attachment theory?
What is an example of a reaction to the Covid-19 pandemic that could be explained through attachment theory?
According to the material, what is a typical manifestation of anxious attachment in terms of behavior?
According to the material, what is a typical manifestation of anxious attachment in terms of behavior?
Flashcards
How does COVID-19 affect young children's attachment?
How does COVID-19 affect young children's attachment?
A stressful situation, like a pandemic, can trigger a child's "attachment system," making them cling to their parents more and become irritable. This is more common in younger children (ages 3-6).
What is the link between insecure attachment and mental health?
What is the link between insecure attachment and mental health?
When people feel insecurely attached, they are more prone to experience anxiety and depression during stressful times. This is because they lack a strong sense of security and support.
How does social isolation affect attachment security?
How does social isolation affect attachment security?
Being isolated from loved ones, like during a pandemic, can worsen feelings of insecurity. This is because it reduces social support and amplifies feelings of vulnerability.
How does insecure attachment affect healthcare workers during a pandemic?
How does insecure attachment affect healthcare workers during a pandemic?
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How does insecure attachment influence the immune system?
How does insecure attachment influence the immune system?
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Anxious Attachment
Anxious Attachment
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Avoidant Attachment
Avoidant Attachment
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Attachment Style
Attachment Style
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Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence
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Attachment System Activation
Attachment System Activation
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Attachment Insecurity and Prejudice
Attachment Insecurity and Prejudice
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Secure Attachment and Social Inclusion
Secure Attachment and Social Inclusion
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Attachment and Extreme Beliefs
Attachment and Extreme Beliefs
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Study Notes
COVID-19 and Behavioural Disturbances
- Younger children (ages 3-6) showed increased clinging, irritability, and insecure attachment, potentially triggered by external threats like the pandemic. School closures and isolation exacerbated these symptoms.
- Increased anxiety and depression in school-age children are linked to attachment insecurities.
Impacts on Healthcare Workers
- Attachment-related anxiety increases burnout and poor job performance in healthcare workers.
- It reduces happiness and empathy in medical and nursing students.
- Increased workloads and reduced family contact during a pandemic contribute to the risk of psychological morbidity in healthcare workers.
Insecure Attachment and Health
- Insecure attachment is linked to reactivated herpesvirus infections and impaired cellular immunity, possibly mediated by increased cortisol.
- Psychological stress, in turn, may increase the risk of viral respiratory infections, impacting the immune response to COVID-19.
Attachment and Domestic Violence
- Attachment insecurity in adults is linked to poor relationship quality, increasing domestic violence risk.
- Anxious attachment (high anxiety and anger) manifests as violence in both adults and children, potentially stemming from unresolved childhood conflicts.
- Individuals with anxious attachment may stay in abusive relationships due to emotional regulation difficulties.
- Isolation and lack of social support amplify the effects of anxious attachment, worsening domestic violence issues during outbreaks.
Activation of the Attachment System
- The attachment system is activated by various factors besides separation, including illness, pain, fatigue, hunger, and alarming environmental situations (as illustrated by pandemics).
- This activation occurs in adults as a "fight or flight" response to stressors.
Attachment and Social Attitudes
- Anxious attachment is related to fear of "outsiders," while insecure attachment is linked to distancing from them.
- Secure attachment reduces prejudice and negative views of "outsiders."
- Insecure attachment has connections to prejudiced and extremist political ideologies, like those seen in the pandemic, potentially causing stigmatization of certain groups.
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Explore the impacts of COVID-19 on the behavioral health of children and healthcare workers. This quiz delves into attachment insecurities that emerged during the pandemic, affecting both young children and professionals in the healthcare field. Understand how these changes can influence mental health and immune responses.
