Research Paper On Attachment
Sarah Pacheco
Psychology 101
Term Paper
October 25, 2017
Psychology and Attachment Becoming attached to someone, or in some cases something, is a part of human nature. In most cases attachment begins at birth between a child and its caregiver but, what exactly is attachment and what does it mean? Humans are different from other animals. Like ducklings, a lot of animals begin to follow and imitate the first thing they see. This is called imprinting. Yet, humans do not imprint, they become attached. Attached meaning newborn children develop a strong emotional bond to their caregivers. Attachment can be seen as a survival tactic for infants since they have no way of protecting themselves. Attachment during infancy is also seen an important …show more content…
There were two main styles: Secure and insecure attachment. Children who were securely attached were distressed in the absence of the caregiver, yet initiated contact with their caregiver upon their return. Secure attachment is viewed as a warm and positive relationship between the infant and caregiver and promotes development of independence and confidence in the child. According to Dwivedi, “The dyadic relationship between caregiver and child is dependent on consistent responsive parenting…” (pg. 59) and this seems to ring true. This is because the caregiver is seen as responsive to the infant and that this gives a sense of security to the infant knowing that their caregiver is there is there if …show more content…
I had some idea that relationships with parents and a child can impact how a person can act, like when children don’t get enough attention they may act out, but I did not know that attachment style impacts future romantic relationships as well. I find myself observing how I act in my relationship now, and try to apply these concepts to my actions to have a better understanding of why I behave the way that I do with my partner. Overall, Attachment is an important aspect of psychology as a whole. From it, we get an understanding of how and why humans bond, create relationships as well as the psychological influence on a person’s behavioral and mental development as they
Psychology 101
Term Paper
October 25, 2017
Psychology and Attachment Becoming attached to someone, or in some cases something, is a part of human nature. In most cases attachment begins at birth between a child and its caregiver but, what exactly is attachment and what does it mean? Humans are different from other animals. Like ducklings, a lot of animals begin to follow and imitate the first thing they see. This is called imprinting. Yet, humans do not imprint, they become attached. Attached meaning newborn children develop a strong emotional bond to their caregivers. Attachment can be seen as a survival tactic for infants since they have no way of protecting themselves. Attachment during infancy is also seen an important …show more content…
There were two main styles: Secure and insecure attachment. Children who were securely attached were distressed in the absence of the caregiver, yet initiated contact with their caregiver upon their return. Secure attachment is viewed as a warm and positive relationship between the infant and caregiver and promotes development of independence and confidence in the child. According to Dwivedi, “The dyadic relationship between caregiver and child is dependent on consistent responsive parenting…” (pg. 59) and this seems to ring true. This is because the caregiver is seen as responsive to the infant and that this gives a sense of security to the infant knowing that their caregiver is there is there if …show more content…
I had some idea that relationships with parents and a child can impact how a person can act, like when children don’t get enough attention they may act out, but I did not know that attachment style impacts future romantic relationships as well. I find myself observing how I act in my relationship now, and try to apply these concepts to my actions to have a better understanding of why I behave the way that I do with my partner. Overall, Attachment is an important aspect of psychology as a whole. From it, we get an understanding of how and why humans bond, create relationships as well as the psychological influence on a person’s behavioral and mental development as they