Attachment in adults

As attachment researchers have become interested in studying attachment security at older ages, the Strange Situation as the “gold standard” of attachment assessment has remained central. Today researchers developing assessments of attachment for children or adolescents frequently (a) use the same fourfold classification system of the Strange Situation, (b) seek to validate their measures by showing that infants who are securely or insecurely attached in the Strange Situation obtain the same…

experienced betrayal from friends; cognitively, I developed a defense mechanism towards betrayal and refrained from sharing any information that might put me at risk. “According to attachment theory, young children construct cognitive-affective representations or internal working models of their experiences in attachment relationships from infancy onwards” (McCarthy and Maughan 446). Since I developed such defense mechanisms at an early age, I have continued to have those same mechanisms until…

Overall my attachment style is that of the secure relationship style, but I tend to revert toward the avoidant attachment style at times. The majority of the time when meeting people I perceive them as able of loving me, and that, I, myself am capable of receiving love from that specific person. In certain scenarios when insecurity can creep in, I lean toward the avoidant attachment style by placing my value in myself and in my academic work. During these scenarios, when I allow my insecurities…

development and the importance of attachment in early life making sure to include psychological theory and reference to psychological research in your answer" Whilst the process of attachment in early life may appear straightforward, there is however, a number of theories that can explain how this can vary. The development and importance of attachment in early life is well portrayed in psychological theory and in psychological research. The definition of attachment according to Bowlby (1982)…

personality development are the self full-filling prophecy, attachment styles, and identity statuses. Theories and constructs like these continue to help me explore my behaviors and thoughts constantly. The self-fulfilling prophecy, similar to behavioral confirmation can be described…

We hold many values in our lives today, but by far friendship remains the most significant. A good friendship includes honesty, loyalty, sincerity and most importantly trusting each other. Trusting each other in a friendship remains crucial because it shows reliability and confidence between two people. This helps friends become closer and feel more safe. In the play Romeo and Juliet and the book Digital Fortress, the significant relationship of friendship exists through trust. Within the…

Attachment Styles In chapter 9 on page 178 we will look at a figure that is about communication with others. By using social interactions with others to shape views of ourselves. Attachment styles "are patterns of care giving which teaches us how to view ourselves and personal relationships." The attachment style was developed by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth (1991). John Bowlby observe interactions between parents and children concluding that attachment styles were developed by self…

Psychology - specifically looking at attachment. The two theories that will be covered are Learning theory and Bowlby’s theory. Gross et Al (2009) defines attachment as a reciprocal, deep emotional bond between a child and the attachment figure that sets up the internal working template for all future attachments. Bailey et Al (2008) explain that although feelings may not be visible we can observe the conduct of the parties in question to determine if an attachment has been formed. Cardwell…

A research study carried out by Shaffer and Emerson (1964) discovered the sequence of baby’s attachment development. The study used 60 babies, the babies were studied from their homes in order to identify the development of attachment with their mothers or care givers in their first years. The researcher visited the babies’ houses once a month during a period of one year. They observed the interaction between the mother and their babies as well as they interviewed the mothers to be able to…

observation. In the questionnaire, the mother described her child as curious and adaptable. Temperament can be described as an infant’s behavioral style which includes reactivity, and sense of self. For example, attachment plays a crucial role in an individual’s temperament; a baby with secure attachment is likely to develop high self-esteem (Davies, 2011). Developmental theorists, Thomas, Chess, and Birch (1970), describe multiple components of temperament which were assessed throughout…