Psyc 410 Midterm Study Guide: Intimate Relationships

Attachment Theory

Framework explaining emotional bonds between individuals.

John Bowlby

Pioneer of attachment theory in psychology.

Mary Ainsworth

Contributed to attachment theory with empirical studies.

Strange Situation

Ainsworth's method to assess infant attachment styles.

Attachment Styles

Patterns of attachment behavior in relationships.

Secure Attachment

Characterized by trust and comfort in relationships.

Anxious Attachment

Involves fear of abandonment and clinginess.

Avoidant Attachment

Involves emotional distance and self-reliance.

Disorganized Attachment

Lack of clear attachment behavior in children.

Internal Working Models

Cognitive frameworks for understanding self and others.

Attachment Behavioral System

Innate system activated to seek proximity to caregivers.

Nature vs. Nurture

Debate on genetic vs. environmental influences on behavior.

Adult Attachment

Patterns of attachment behavior in adult relationships.

Phillip Shaver

Researcher in adult attachment theory.

Attachment Scripts

Cognitive templates guiding attachment-related behavior.

Attachment Q-sort

Method for assessing attachment through observations.

Self-Report Measures

Surveys assessing individual perceptions of attachment.

Adult Attachment Interview

Structured interview assessing adult attachment styles.

Projective Tests

Assess personality through ambiguous stimuli interpretation.

Hazan and Shaver Measure

Self-report tool for assessing adult attachment styles.

Attachment Stability

Consistency of attachment styles over time.

Major Life Transitions

Events influencing changes in attachment styles.

Priming

Technique to activate specific mental frameworks.

Oxytocin

Hormone linked to bonding and social behaviors.

Neuroimaging Studies

Research using brain imaging to study attachment.

Cultural Variability

Differences in attachment styles across cultures.

Gender Differences

Variations in attachment styles between genders.

Earned Security

Achieved attachment security through therapy or experiences.

Disorganized Attachment

Inconsistent behaviors indicating confusion in attachment.

Emotional Focused Therapy

Therapy addressing attachment issues in relationships.

Behavioral Systems

Interconnected systems influencing emotional and social behavior.

Attachment and Neuroscience

Study of brain mechanisms underlying attachment behaviors.

Rank Order Stability

Consistency of individuals' attachment styles relative to peers.

Mean Level Stability

Overall stability of attachment styles in a population.

Attachment in Adulthood

How childhood attachment influences adult relationships.

Attachment Measurement

Methods for assessing attachment styles in individuals.

Findings of Fraley et al. 2005

Study linking attachment styles to relationship dynamics.

Influence of Environment

External factors affecting attachment stability and change.

Therapeutic Interventions

Strategies to improve attachment security in clients.

Cultural Parenting Styles

Different approaches to parenting influencing attachment.

Attachment and Psychiatric Disorders

Link between insecure attachment and mental health issues.

Attachment Security Priming

Technique to enhance feelings of attachment security.

Attachment Across Age Groups

Variations in attachment styles throughout the lifespan.

Attachment and Rejection

How attachment styles influence responses to social rejection.