17attachment styles of mary ainsworth

strange situation technique

conducted in a context that is unfamiliar to the child and therefore likely to heighten the child's need for their parent

secure attachment style

child explores freely while caregiver is present and may engage with the stranger

secure attachment style

child may be upset when caregiver departs but is also happy to see caregiver return

ambivalent/resistant attachment style

child is wary about the situation in general, particularly the stranger, and stays close/clings to the caregiver rather than exploring the toys

ambivalent/resistant attachment style

child is extremely upset when caregiver leaves, but ambivalent when they return

ambivalent/resistant attachment style

child may rush to caregiver but not comforted when picked up, or still be angry and resist attempts to be soothed

avoidant attachment style

child avoid/ignore the mother = little emotion when mother departs and returns

avoidant attachment style

child may run away from the mother when she approaches

avoidant attachment style

child does not explore very much and stranger = mother treated the same

disorganized/disoriented attachment style

inconsistent way of coping with stress of the strange situations

disorganized/disoriented attachment style

child may cry during separation but avoid mother when she returns / may approach mother but then freeze or fall to the floor

insecure-avoidant attachment

parents that value independence have higher chances of developing this type of attachment

insecure-resistant attachment

parents that value being by each other's side have higher chances of developing this type of attachment

securely attached

when there is consistent contact from 1+ caregivers who meet the needs of child in responsive and appropriate manner

insecure ambivalent style

occurs when parent is insensitive and responds inconsistently to the child's needs = infant not sure if world is a trustworthy place to rely on them w/o anxiety

unavailable caregiver

type of caregiver that may send a message to the infant that they cannot rely on them to have child's needs met

clingy behavior

this behavior may just be part of child's natural temperament, not necessarily reflecting some kind of parental neglect

insecure avoidant style

marked by insecurity, characterized by tendency to avoid contact w/ caregiver and other people

insecure ambivalent style

learned that their needs are usually unmet = caregiver does not provide care and cannot be relied on, even sporadically

insecure ambivalent style

child learns to me more independent

insecure disorganized/disoriented style

most insecure style of attachment

insecure disorganized/disoriented style

occurs when child is given mixed, confused, and inappropriate responses from caregiver

insecure disorganized/disoriented style

child doesn't learn how to interpret emotions or to connect with unpredictable caregiver

abused

insecure disorganized/disoriented style often seen in children that were _____

caregiver consistency

this may be jeopardized because of a daycare setting

social deprivation

severe deprivation of parental attachment

social deprivation

result in developmental delays, failure to thrive, and attachment disorders

non-organic failure to thrive

diagnosis for infant who does not grow, develop, or gain weight on schedule

non-organic failure to thrive

correlated with poverty, neglect, inconsistent parenting, and severe family dysfunction

reactive attachment disorder

children experience neglectful situations + display disturbed and developmentally inappropriate attachment behavior

reactive attachment disorder

display being inhibited and withdrawn, minimal social and emotional responsiveness to others, and limited positive affect

reactive attachment disorder

occus with developmental delays in cognitive and language areas

resiliency

being able to overcome challenges and succesfully adapt

resiliency

can be attributed to certain personality factors, such as an easy-going temperament

resiliency

caused by receiving support from othersa

autonomy

erikson theory:

to achieve, they should be allowed to explore if safe

autonomy vs shame & doubt

erikson theory:

stage where toddler tests limits of what can be touched, said, and explored

shame & doubt

caused by a caregiver that is overly anxious, making child feel this towards themselves