Outline and evaluate research into cross-cultural variation in Attachment (12) Some studies support Bowlby’s theory view that attachment is universal and those studies show cultural similarities. However there are also studies that suggest the importance of cultural differences. Some research suggest that some aspects of attachment are consistent across cultures. Ainsworth’s research supports this. She found in her studies of Us children and Ugandan childrens that sensitive mothering was linked
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In order to answer the question “are there critical periods for the development of social competency?” one must first clearly define the key elements of the question. A critical period is defined as a time when a certain development must happen if it is to ever happen (Strassen Berger‚ 2006). In psychology the term is most often associated with language acquisition as the critical period hypothesis popularised by Lenneberg (1967) hypothesised that language learned outside the critical period for
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Outline and evaluate an explanation of attachment Attachment is a deep and enduring emotional bond that connects one person to another across time and space (Ainsworth‚ 1973; Bowlby‚ 1969). Attachment does not have to be mutual. One person may have an attachment with an individual which is not shared. Attachment is characterized by specific behaviors in children‚ such as seeking proximity with the attachment figure when upset or threatened (Bowlby‚ 1969). Bowlby’s theory states that attachment
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PSYCHOLOGY– UNIT 1 Attachment is an emotional bond between two people‚ it is a 2 way process that endures over time‚ serving the function of protecting the infant and leading to certain behaviours (seeking proximity‚ distress on separation‚ pleasure on reunion and general orientation of behaviour) There is a Primary attachment figure (PAF) EXPLANATIONS OF ATTACHMENT: LEARNING THEORY Learnt rather than inborn Classical: Association Proposes that food (UCS) naturally produces a feeling of pleasure
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attachment styles in their early relationships which influence later relationships by providing the child with beliefs about themselves‚ other people and relationships in general. There are several attachment styles that a child can develop in infancy. Ainsworth (1971) divided these into secure‚ insecure-avoidant and insecure-resistant‚ when working on her ‘Strange Situation’ research. The characteristics we associate with attachment styles will provide a child with a set of beliefs about themselves and
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Describe how partnerships with carers are developed and sustained in own work setting A partnership model work around a theory of collaboration‚ understanding and and communication. It’s a way that helps to recognise how the best outcomes can happen for children when care‚ development and learning provision/a setting ‚ a cooperatively together. A partnership model looks like this: Identifying needs via a partnership /mullet agency document can happen though the pre CAF assessment check list
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The four types of attachment denote the relationship between the child and attachment figure; secure (60% of children)‚ insecure ambivalent (11%)‚ insecure avoidant (25%)‚ and disorganised (4%) (Ainsworth & Bell‚ 1970). These relationships act as the basis for all social connections across the lifespan‚ and are consequently of key importance (Bowlby‚
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child to explore the world. Proximity maintenance-The child strives to stay near the caregiver‚ thus keeping the child safe. And separation distress-When separated from the caregiver‚ the child will become upset and distressed. In the 1970’s Mary Ainsworth carried out a groundbreaking study which was “the Strange Situation Study” which showed the profound effects of attachment on behaviour. In her study she got researchers to observe children between the ages of 12 and 18 months in a situation where
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Social psychology Social psychology – Lecture 3 – 5/2/2013 Research methods Selection of participants Representative sample Sampling method Representative sample The sample is the group of people the researcher has chosen to examine The population is the group of people the researcher wishes to understand The sample should be similar to the population you wish to understand – the sample taken from a small bit of country Sampling method A random sample enables each person in the
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A bond is a hold or grasp to something or someone. A bond between a mother and child is very sincere. The bond starts the minute the mother finds out she is pregnant. A mother will have her child and begin raising it to be what she wants her child to be. A child will admire the one who has raised them. I feel that working mothers have a bad reputation. Although they do not get to spend as much time with their children as they would like they still are a influence in that child’s life. Mothers who
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