Per Mary Ainsworth, children act differently when factors such as strangers, parent leaving, etc. The child is aware of what is going on and can, depending on the style, be afraid of what will happen when the parent leaves or if they will come back. Some children are even fearful of the stranger and will act completely different. IN the following paragraphs, I will answer the following questions:
1. Type A – Insecure Avoidant
2. Type B - Secure
3. Type C – Insecure Ambivalent/ Resistant
4. Attachment styles were the result of early interactions with the mother.
Type A attachment is the first type of attachment and is also known as Insecure Avoidant Attachment. This form involves children that are independent and do not show stress when …show more content…
This attachment is known as Secure Attachment. This form of attachment is when the child is stressed and concerned when the mother leaves. They may cry or whine when they see their mother leaving the room, but calm down after a few minutes of her being gone. Like Type A attachment, the child is avoiding the stranger by acting upset or shy, but the difference is that with type B attachment, the children warm up to the stranger when the mother is gone. Though the child will notice when the mother returns and shows excitement, they may return to playing, but watching the mother closely. This type of attachment is one where the child is attached to the mother, but will explore when near or close to the mother. This is typically 70 percent of children when the mother, or secure person notices the distress in the child and soothes …show more content…
This form of attachment is typically what most people believe will happen. During this type of attachment, children show extreme stress when the mother leaves and is fearful of strangers when they approach. Once again, the child may show extreme shyness or fearfulness. Surprisingly, if the mother were to leave and then return, the child would notice the mother and go up to her, but may push her away and be upset with her. This is typical in around 15 percent of children. The type c children tend to cry more, overreact over small situations, and be clingier. This type of attachment is caused by inconsistency with fulfilling their emotional or physical needs. Security is difficult to form for the child in this type of
1. Type A – Insecure Avoidant
2. Type B - Secure
3. Type C – Insecure Ambivalent/ Resistant
4. Attachment styles were the result of early interactions with the mother.
Type A attachment is the first type of attachment and is also known as Insecure Avoidant Attachment. This form involves children that are independent and do not show stress when …show more content…
This attachment is known as Secure Attachment. This form of attachment is when the child is stressed and concerned when the mother leaves. They may cry or whine when they see their mother leaving the room, but calm down after a few minutes of her being gone. Like Type A attachment, the child is avoiding the stranger by acting upset or shy, but the difference is that with type B attachment, the children warm up to the stranger when the mother is gone. Though the child will notice when the mother returns and shows excitement, they may return to playing, but watching the mother closely. This type of attachment is one where the child is attached to the mother, but will explore when near or close to the mother. This is typically 70 percent of children when the mother, or secure person notices the distress in the child and soothes …show more content…
This form of attachment is typically what most people believe will happen. During this type of attachment, children show extreme stress when the mother leaves and is fearful of strangers when they approach. Once again, the child may show extreme shyness or fearfulness. Surprisingly, if the mother were to leave and then return, the child would notice the mother and go up to her, but may push her away and be upset with her. This is typical in around 15 percent of children. The type c children tend to cry more, overreact over small situations, and be clingier. This type of attachment is caused by inconsistency with fulfilling their emotional or physical needs. Security is difficult to form for the child in this type of