Exploring the role of attachment in child development, this content delves into Bowlby's and Ainsworth's theories, including concepts like secure and insecure attachment styles, the Strange Situation experiment, and the formation of internal working models. It also examines the influence of classical conditioning on attachment and the application of these theories to parasocial relationships, highlighting the importance of nurturing caregiver bonds for a child's growth.
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Securely attached infants show distress when separated from their caregiver but are easily comforted upon reunion
Insecure-ambivalent infants may be clingy and difficult to soothe when separated from their caregiver
Insecure-avoidant infants tend to avoid contact with their caregiver
Disorganized attachment is characterized by a lack of clear attachment behavior
Bowlby's theory suggests that attachment behaviors are innate and serve an evolutionary function in keeping infants close to their caregiver for survival
Ainsworth's theory expanded on Bowlby's work by identifying three main attachment styles and introducing the concept of sensitive periods and internal working models
Through repeated associations between the caregiver's presence and the fulfillment of basic needs, infants may develop a conditioned response that equates the caregiver with comfort and security
Attachment theory can be applied to parasocial relationships, which are one-sided emotional connections individuals form with public figures or fictional characters
Ongoing research has challenged and refined attachment theories, such as the concept of a sensitive period and the idea of monotropy
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______ and ______ are key figures in the study of child ______ and its effects on development and relationships.
John Bowlby
Mary Ainsworth
attachment
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Origin of Ainsworth's attachment styles
Developed from Strange Situation experiment observations.
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Behavior of securely attached infants
Show distress when separated, comforted easily upon reunion.
