Maternal deprivation

We talked to the teacher and said that we hoped we could pick up the group from their classroom after we had set up the room after discussion with Ann. The group shared their break and seemed in harmony. The group dynamic changed after Andie went in and asked for his music, in which Helen and Julia’s energy went down. I introduced an elastic cloth for warm-up by telling them that it is utilized to help them engage with each other without harming. Calvin did not join in as Helen and Julia did…

Case File One: Assignment Two 1. Comment on the quality of the attachment relationship between Vincent and his mother. Based on this, do you think that Vincent is at risk for developmental problems? If so, explain. Throughout the case, we learned that Vincent and his mother had a strong bond, which caused some issues when being placed in foster care. While in foster care, he continuously asked when his mother was coming to visit, but after being told she is still getting better, he seemed to be…

Have you ever wondered how animals imprint? Animal Imprinting is a very common thing. We don’t even notice it happening sometimes. So how do animals imprint and what/who do they imprint on? Animal imprinting Animals typically imprint when they are a newborn or are very young. They will establish a behavioral pattern of recognition and attraction towards others. There are numerous types of imprinting. Such as, filial imprinting. Filial imprinting is when offspring imprint on their parents.…

Introduction and Background John Bowlby was a psychologist and psychiatrics who was an innovator, and a forerunner and a head of his time. He made major contribution in the area child psychology. His contemporary’s say that he shaped the way child psychology in comprehended the twentieth century. His concentration of study focused on parent and child connection what it entailed, and what happened when that connection was nonexistent or for whatever reason could occur. The name of…

There have been numerous attempts to define resilience. Some of the definitions of resilience highlight it as a process. Cicchetti (1995) defines it as a dynamic developmental process reflecting evidence of positive adaptation despite significant life adversity. The aspect of dynamic developmental process encompasses the attainment of positive adaptation within the context of significant adversity (Luthar, Cicchetti, & Becker, 2000; Masten 2001). Emmy Werner was one of the first pioneers in the…

"Oxytocin plays a role in maternal tendencies, feelings of social acceptance and bonding, and sexual gratification; also, oxytocin promotes behaviours that ensure the survival of the young". When a mother is nursing a child the action of sucking will trigger the release of oxytocin…

This assignment will describe and evaluate two theories in Developmental 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…

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…

The article talks about poor cities in Brazil, Shantytown called “alto do Gruzeiro” (Crucifix Hill), and Bom Jesus de mata. There is a bell that rings each time an infant or a baby dies. Most of these kids die unnamed and during birth but the fortunate babies who do survive will mostly last two or three months. Alto do Gruzeior is one of the three counties in shantytown that has the poorest representation of the third world countries, shantytown has mostly farms, ranches, sugar plantations and…

Breastfeeding While Smoking Cannabis Each day it is spoken of, that marijuana (Cannabis) should be (made something permitted by law) in the United States. Many always talks about how it is very wrong and confusing to not have the drug (made something authorized by law) in the U.S.. However, after many have read about the effects of using marijuana for recreational use while breastfeeding, (making something permitted by law) such drug is no longer an option. Many effects of participating in such…