Ainsworth's Four Forms Of Attachment

The attachment theory by Ainsworth is based on how an infant reacts to the separation to the reunion of a primary care giver. She collaborated with John Bowlby, the process of observing and accessing the quality of attachment in this relationship. The theory has four forms of attachment and they will determine the relationship between the caregiver and the child from infancy, adolescent and adulthood. The four forms are Secure, Avoidant, Resistant, and Disorganized, and each will teach the child how and where they fit in society. The Secure attachment is formed by a close bond with the infant. The child understands that the parent is close by and will meet his or her needs they are loved and have a positive disposition. The infant feels
The Avoidant attachment the infant will show signs of mild distress when the caregiver is unavailable but they will welcome their return, they feel unloved and rejected. The infant will come to understand that at times the caregiver will not be available. During the transition into daycare the toddler will be resistant to a new person, but at the end of the day, they welcome the sight of their parent. The Resistant attachment child finds it confusing to be away from the caregiver and they are hard to console. However, once they are reunited they need to be continuously reassured by the parent because of the time apart. They will
Both are based on the external authority of their parents and how to avoid the risk of punishment or what is the reward if I follow the rules. This involves the idea that what is right is allowed and what is personally satisfying. A prime example is if a child will disobey a parent when they are out of sight. Telling them to not watch a certain television program because it is not age appropriate and the consequences leaves them with nightmares. The Conventional levels consist of conforming to social norms. At the stage the individual sense of morality is shifting to other people and their social systems. Their behavior is also determined by the approval of their friends. Trying to live up to the expectations of others, will they speak the truth or hold a lie in order to maintain friends. Also during this stage they recognize that the laws and rules are in place for a reason and they must adhere to those rules. If they continue to hang out with the wrong crowd how will this affect their future. During the Post-Conventional level this stage incorporates the moral codes that affect all individuals and situations. Society’ rules and laws are questionable, because they are not tangible to all. Some of the laws are outdated and unrealistic for the crimes that are committed. People now believe that some of the laws are unjust