PSYCH 2B03 Lecture Notes - Conventionalism, Attachment Theory, Narcissism
19 Apr 2013
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Secure: child shows little to no distress at absence of mom, often interacts with stranger, readily comforted when mom returns. Im mad at you for leaving, but im glad your back . Anxious: child shows high distress at absence of mom, unlikely to interact with stranger, refuses comfort at return (even though distressed) There seems to be some mistrust between the parent and the child. Avoidant: child shows little to no distress at absence, may interact with stranger, little reaction to return. Detached from the parent, not really concerned with the parent. Fourth type that has recently been discovered confusion (main & hesse, 1990) Child isn"t sure what to do (it"s a mixture of the other 3) Cuz child may learn that mother will come back. What impedes secure attachment: non-responsive parenting (parents that do the bare minimum to keep kids alive just expect kids to be self-reliant. Wont make them form a strong attachment. : maternal absence (e. g. , incarceration)
