Questions and Answers
What are the styles of attachment?
What is secure attachment?
A child's assurance that mom will return if separated. The child experiences distress when mom is gone, but joy when mom returns.
Describe ambivalent-insecure attachment.
The child becomes unusually distressed when the parent leaves and cannot depend on the caregiver.
What is avoidant attachment?
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What characterizes disorganized-insecure attachment?
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Study Notes
Attachment Styles
- Secure Attachment: Characterizes a child's confidence in a caregiver's return during separations; children show distress when separated and happiness upon reunion.
- Ambivalent-Insecure Attachment: Children experience intense distress when a parent leaves; they struggle with inconsistent caregiver availability and feel unable to rely on them.
- Avoidant Attachment: Children exhibit avoidance towards caregivers and do not show a preference for them over strangers; this often stems from neglect or abuse, leading to avoidance of seeking assistance.
- Disorganized-Insecure Attachment: Results from inconsistent parenting; children may both avoid and seek their parents, perceiving them as sources of fear and comfort at different times.
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This quiz focuses on Mary Ainsworth's attachment theory, exploring different styles of attachment such as secure, ambivalent-insecure, and avoidant. Each flashcard provides definitions to help understand the emotional responses of children in relation to their caregivers. Perfect for psychology students or anyone interested in child development.
