Module 4d Lecture - Early Attachment Experiences

Flashcards covering the concepts of felt security, outcomes of attachment insecurity, and theoretical perspectives on attachment change over time.

Felt Security (Children)

The experience of safety and protection provided by a consistently responsive caregiver.

Felt Security (Adults)

The confidence in a partner’s affections and their commitment to one's needs.

Relationship-threatening attributions

A specific way people with attachment insecurity interpret others’ behavior.

Attachment Insecurity (Support-seeking and caregiving)

Outcomes where support-seeking and caregiving behaviors are either restrained or excessive.

Attachment Insecurity (Conflict management)

An outcome characterized by the display of negative emotion and behavior during conflict.

Contextual revision theorists

Theorists who believe attachment can change significantly depending on a person's environments and partners.

Prototype theorists

Theorists who believe attachment styles can be modified but not entirely re-written; this perspective currently receives more support.

Best hope for attachment change

To surround yourself with secure, loving, and responsive people.