Extended Essay Psychology Attachment during infancy and its role on child’s development Introduction In all countries‚ despite the differences in cultures and beliefs‚ it is inevitable for infants to develop a bond with who takes care of them. Unlike children who are older who can communicate through speaking to express their feelings‚ infants use other ways such as crying or whining or clinging as their means of communication. Whether the child’s caregiver pays close attention to
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A secure attachment bond ensures that a newborn will feel secure‚ understood‚ and be calm enough to experience optimal development of his or her nervous system. During the prenatal period‚ there are some form of attachment between the mother and fetus which includes listening to the heart beat of the fetus‚ feeling the kicks‚ and verbal and nonverbal communicating with the fetus. After childbirth‚ the bonding/ attachment between the parent and newborn is secured (Schenk & Kelly‚ 2005). The secured
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paper focused on attachment theory and the impact of close relationships on psychological development. • Children vary considerably by which attachment security remains individually consistent over time – studies have found both change and consistency in attachment classification. Theorists have agreed that early attachment experiences are important‚ yet they can be transformed by later experiences. • The reasons as to WHY there are individual continuity or change of attachment relationships are
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A Research on Reactive Attachment Disorder of Early Childhood Yolanda Ashton Liberty University Abstract This paper explores the psychological disorder known as Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). It will investigate how a child diagnosed with RAD will have an inefficient connection with his or her caregiver during an early age. RAD is considered a serious disorder which affects infant and young children who have difficulties
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are the first and perhaps most profound influence on their children ’s lives. Considering different aspects of psychological development this essay is going through some evidence to see what the researchers mean by sensitive parenting: Bowlby’s attachment theory‚ The Strange Situation‚ Zimmerman‚ Hamilton‚ Baumrind and others. A sensitive person is somebody who can “quick detect or respond to slight changes‚ signals‚ or influences”‚ as the Oxford Dictionaries says. A sensitive parent will respond
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“Attachment disorders: Assessment strategies and treatment approaches”‚ by Thomas G. O’Connor and Charles H. Zeanah‚ is an article that relates to this case study‚ in which I have attached. Attachment Theory: “An Attachment is a reciprocal‚ enduring‚ emotional and physical affiliation between a child and a caregiver”[1]. The most recognised attachment theorist was a man called John Bowlby‚ a British Psychologist‚ Psychoanalyst and Psychiatrist famous for his work and fascination
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Attachment is the enduring emotional bond between a parent/caregiver and a child. In this case study I will be attempting to assess the bond between 4 month old “Madison” and her mother “Amanda.” Amanda is my aunt and Madison is my newest cousin; we have known each other for the past 6 years. In order to determine whether or not they have a secure or insecure attachment I have developed 5 questions to help me guide my research. First‚ Are there examples of attachment cycles where the parent initiates
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THE ATTACHMENT THEORY AN EVALUTION OF THE ATTACHMENT THEORY WHEN WORKING WITH CHILDREN IN CARE Gail Walters Dissertation Social Work BA (HONS) Manchester Metropolitan University Tutor: Pauline Black CONTENTS Pages Abstract
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Reactive Attachment Disorder April Powell-Dodge Keystone College PSYC 314-01: Psychopathology Rick Shillabeer‚ Psy.D. To help us to identify what reactive attachment disorder is we will first need to define what attachment is. For the purpose of this paper‚ attachment will be defined as the reciprocal relationship between a child and caregiver (Robertson‚ 2000). The development of this relationship is dependent on the caregiver’s response to the child’s needs (Robertson‚ 2000). In order
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Lecture 5 – Families/Transitions & Attachment Part I September 11‚ 2012 A. Overview Families are interesting and challenging to both teach and research because of their variability and proposing new theories and conclusions derived from the thousands of experiences. By trying to centralize an ideology or understanding of one’s unique family‚ it becomes challenging to interpret or draw a universal conclusion or pattern of behavior that causes certain things throughout the other family unit
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