Psychology: Drug Addiction and Mrs. Kaufman
Thalia Garcia Psychology 10/1/13
Ever wondered why we act the way we do and how we become who we are? Well it all dates back to when we were just infants. As we grow older we constantly learn from what we see and feel. As babies, we connect with our caregivers in a way we sense what they sense that can shape us as we develop. Let’s use the Kaufman family for example (question two). Mrs. Kaufman spends a lot of time stroking, cuddling, and rocking her infant son, Kyle, and seems to be highly aware of the baby’s actions and needs. Mr. Kaufman worries that his wife’s interactions with the baby can affect him in the long run. Mr. Kaufman’s first concern is that Kyle will cry easily when frustrated. It is a very good thing that Mrs. Kaufman is aware of Kyle’s’ needs. If his needs are met, there is less for him to be frustrated and cry about. If the baby’s needs are met sometimes, then maybe Kyle will cry easily at times. The biggest thing to prevent this from happening is making sure someone is there for him. The main worry is if Kyle cries and no one comes then it could cause him to cry and cry until he gets what he needs. The next concern is a fear that the baby will cling to Mrs. Kaufman. Attachment is not necessarily always a bad thing when it comes to a child and their caregiver. If Mrs. Kaufman was inconsistent with Kyle, he can read off of that and can become attached to when his mother is giving him attention that he’s needed. If it was the opposite, then it is a good attachment between the son and mother because he’ll feel cared for. Spoiling is a good thing for a child and as children grow we may start to learn more about getting what we want in life. Another concern Mr. Kaufman has is that Kyle will become unfriendly toward other. As a child, or even just being human, stranger anxiety is a normal thing. Kyle is use to his mother and father and when he sees a new face he will obviously have some
Ever wondered why we act the way we do and how we become who we are? Well it all dates back to when we were just infants. As we grow older we constantly learn from what we see and feel. As babies, we connect with our caregivers in a way we sense what they sense that can shape us as we develop. Let’s use the Kaufman family for example (question two). Mrs. Kaufman spends a lot of time stroking, cuddling, and rocking her infant son, Kyle, and seems to be highly aware of the baby’s actions and needs. Mr. Kaufman worries that his wife’s interactions with the baby can affect him in the long run. Mr. Kaufman’s first concern is that Kyle will cry easily when frustrated. It is a very good thing that Mrs. Kaufman is aware of Kyle’s’ needs. If his needs are met, there is less for him to be frustrated and cry about. If the baby’s needs are met sometimes, then maybe Kyle will cry easily at times. The biggest thing to prevent this from happening is making sure someone is there for him. The main worry is if Kyle cries and no one comes then it could cause him to cry and cry until he gets what he needs. The next concern is a fear that the baby will cling to Mrs. Kaufman. Attachment is not necessarily always a bad thing when it comes to a child and their caregiver. If Mrs. Kaufman was inconsistent with Kyle, he can read off of that and can become attached to when his mother is giving him attention that he’s needed. If it was the opposite, then it is a good attachment between the son and mother because he’ll feel cared for. Spoiling is a good thing for a child and as children grow we may start to learn more about getting what we want in life. Another concern Mr. Kaufman has is that Kyle will become unfriendly toward other. As a child, or even just being human, stranger anxiety is a normal thing. Kyle is use to his mother and father and when he sees a new face he will obviously have some