Love and Attachment Makenzie Harms Introduction to Psychology Tom Oswald March 21‚ 2018 Love and Attachment There are both healthy and unhealthy forms of attachment styles that fuse with the Duplex theory‚ which are tied to neuroanatomy and neurochemistry in the brain‚ with many factors that define which attachment style two people have. Robert Sternberg‚ an American psychologist‚ compiled a triangular theory of love. It is broken down into three categories‚ its cornerstones including intimacy
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Attachment Theories and Parenting Styles Humans are social beings and need to be with others and form relationships but our relationship behaviors do not "come naturally" and they need to be learned similar to other social skills (Schneider‚ Gruman & Coutts‚ 2005‚ p.77). Many psychologists argue that the kind of relationships infants have with their primary caregivers is the blueprint for the later life relationships (Schneider‚ Gruman & Coutts‚ 2005). Behaviors in adult relationships’ are influenced
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“Attachment disorders: Assessment strategies and treatment approaches”‚ by Thomas G. O’Connor and Charles H. Zeanah‚ is an article that relates to this case study‚ in which I have attached. Attachment Theory: “An Attachment is a reciprocal‚ enduring‚ emotional and physical affiliation between a child and a caregiver”[1]. The most recognised attachment theorist was a man called John Bowlby‚ a British Psychologist‚ Psychoanalyst and Psychiatrist famous for his work and fascination
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Attachment styles may enhance or worsen children’s sensitivity to internal states first within attachment partners and subsequently within others (Ontai and Thompson‚ 2008). A secure attachment style is established by a secure base provided by the primary caregiver (Brobreg‚ 2000). The most important task of the first year of human life is the creation of a secure attachment bond of emotional communication between the infant and the primary caregiver (Schore and Schore‚ 2007). According to Schore
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Evolutionary Theory of Attachment The evolutionary explanation of attachments was first developed by Bowlby. He said that an attachment is biological and crucial for survival as it ensures the infant is cared for due to the reciprocal nature of attachment. Bowlby also said that both infants and carers are innately programmed with the ability to make attachments and that Bowlby believes in monotropy‚ the belief that a child can only create an attachment with one primary caregiver only and this
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“Attachment theory is the bond and relationship between one people and another. It usually refers to long term relationship like parents and children.” (Mcleod‚ S‚ 2009). Basically‚ Attachment has four stages‚ pre-attachment stage (from birth to three months)‚ indiscriminate attachment (from around six weeks of age to seven months)‚ discriminate attachment (seven to eleven months of age) and multiple attachment (after approximately nine months of age). (Study.com‚ 2015). “Secure attachment is marked
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A Research on Reactive Attachment Disorder of Early Childhood Yolanda Ashton Liberty University Abstract This paper explores the psychological disorder known as Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). It will investigate how a child diagnosed with RAD will have an inefficient connection with his or her caregiver during an early age. RAD is considered a serious disorder which affects infant and young children who have difficulties
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The universal process of attachment is conducted through out the individuals life cycle. Objects‚ bodies and things‚ play a important role in mediating that attachment. But how much do we know about attachment? What it is and how it is constructed. Sociology attempts to answer these questions‚ by defamiliarising attachment by viewing it through a broader sociological lens. In this essay we will use the ’Sociology of Attachment’‚ in its two orientations‚ practical mechanism and emotional investment
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Attachment is the enduring emotional bond between a parent/caregiver and a child. In this case study I will be attempting to assess the bond between 4 month old “Madison” and her mother “Amanda.” Amanda is my aunt and Madison is my newest cousin; we have known each other for the past 6 years. In order to determine whether or not they have a secure or insecure attachment I have developed 5 questions to help me guide my research. First‚ Are there examples of attachment cycles where the parent initiates
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Extended Essay Psychology Attachment during infancy and its role on child’s development Introduction In all countries‚ despite the differences in cultures and beliefs‚ it is inevitable for infants to develop a bond with who takes care of them. Unlike children who are older who can communicate through speaking to express their feelings‚ infants use other ways such as crying or whining or clinging as their means of communication. Whether the child’s caregiver pays close attention to
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