PSYCH 2 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Mary Ainsworth, Parenting Styles, Lev Vygotsky
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Infants differing attachment styles reflect both their individual temperament and the responsiveness of their parents and child-care providers: secure attachment shown by 60% of infants. In their mother"s presence, they play comfortable, happily exploring their new environment. When she returns, they seek contact with her. Sensitive, responsive mothers had infants who were securely attached. Insecure attachment infants avoid attachment or show insecure attachment, marked by either anxiety or avoidance of trusting relationships. They are less likely to explore their surroundings. When their mother leaves, they might cry loudly and remain upset, or seem indifferent to her departure and return. Insensitive, unresponsive mothers: attachment and later relationships, early attachment has impact on later adult relationships and comfort with affection and intimacy, basic trust: a sense that the world is predictable and trustworthy. Insecure-anxious attachment: people constantly crave acceptance but remain alert to signs of rejection. E. erikson"s stages of identity development: parent vs.
