Attachment Theories: Bowlby and Winnicott I am particularly interested in attachment theories and ideas arising from objects theory namely Winnicott’s concepts of the transitional object and the “good enough mother”. Having two children‚ now aged 12 and 14 years old‚ I can see how the theories applied to them as babies and how it continues to be of significance now they are entering adolescence. It has also allowed me to understand relational patterns in my own life. I particularly like the recognition
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grief- denial‚ anger‚ bargaining‚ depression‚ and acceptance. Ernest Weber: Research led to the formation of Weber’s law which states that a just noticeable difference in stimulus is proportional to the magnitude of the original stimulus. Mary Ainsworth: Contributed the attachment theory which describes the foundations of human relationships. Carl Jung: conceptualized extraverted (outgoing) and introverted (reserved) personalities as well as the collective unconscious which is a source
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theory of attachment is based on many factors. When an infant is cared for an attachment begins to form‚ this is best shown in the reciprocal feelings and signs of affection shown between infant and caregiver. The theory of attachment according to Ainsworth can be shown through the three types of attachment (Successful) Secure Attachment and (Unsuccessful) Anxious-Ambivalent Attachment and Anxious-Avoidant Attachment. While these types of attachment range in results the types of relationships that
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Attachment is a key part of childhood and there are many theories on how humans attach to their caregivers in childhood. Bowlby’s(1958) theory on childhood attachment drives from his idea that humans have an innate disposition to form a close attachment to one special caregiver or monotropy. This is the survival of the fittest idea‚ that only babies with strong attachments to their mothers will live through to adulthood and although that is not something that strictly applies to modern day life
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both groups of children were allowed in the room with the Bobo doll‚ and all of the children imitated what they had seen their particular adult do. Those who had witnessed and observed the adult being violent were themselves‚ like that towards the doll. It was then that Bandura identified three basic models of observational learning: 1. A live model‚ which involves an individual demonstrating or acting out a particular behaviour. 2. A verbal instructional model‚ which involves descriptions and explanations
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The ecological framework models focus on how individual‚ family‚ community‚ and social factors affect the individuals. It allows us to clarify the ecological factors that cause the problem (McLeroy et al 1989). The individual level identifies how personal history and biological factors influence individuals behave. In John’s case‚ he is fear and avoids talking to strangers and speaks in public. His anxiety and poor social development impacts his behaviour and his ability to communicate. Educational
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Aristocrat Leisure Limited is the largest gaming machine manufacturer in Australia‚ and is one of the largest manufacturers of slot machines in the world. The company produced its first machine in 1953‚ founded by Len Ainsworth. Aside from spinning reel slot machines‚ the company also has interests in gaming systems (a computerized network systems that manage slot machines)‚ computerized card game simulations‚ electronic table games and linked jackpot system. Government Macau is a country in it’s
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Cited: Heinrichs‚ Jay. "How to Teach a Child to Argue." Disney ’s Wondertime Magazine (2007). Magazine Article. Tannen‚ Deborah. "For Argument ’s Sake: Why Do We Feel Compelled to Fight About Everything." Ainsworth‚ Alan. 75 Arguments an Anthology. New York: McGraw-Hill‚ 2008. 46-52. Book.
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Throughout the first two years of life‚ infants develop physically‚ cognitively‚ and emotionally. Infants master new skills and accomplish many new tasks at an astounding rate. Many external influences affect the success of a child’s developmental progress. Warm and intimate infant-parent relationships and interactions are especially vital in nurturing an infant’s development. Since development often follows a similar path‚ one can conclude much about a child’s abilities by simply looking at a photograph
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These are all studied in the Ainsworth “Strange Situation” tests. With adult attachment there are secure/autonomous‚ dismissing‚ preoccupied‚ and unresolved classifications. Secure attachment is known as continuous or earned and coherent‚ whereas‚ the other three end up being incoherent
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