PSYC 2500 Lecture Notes - Lecture 28: Mental Model, Fault Coverage, John Bowlby
31 May 2019
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Baby is born with skills designed to engage. Attachment in the making (6-8 weeks to 6-8 months) Baby learns to identify & prefer primary caregiver. Attachment figure (most often mom) becomes stable emotional base. Give & take baby engages & acts as a true partner. Baby is put through a series of situations. In each situation, baby"s reactions are measured to test quality of attachment. 10. 3 factors affecting the quality of attachment. Parents need to respond predictably & appropriately. Infant needs a consistent internal working model. Develop trust that parents are concerned and will meet their needs. Parents" attachment to their own parents influences responsiveness. Mothers can be taught to respond more effectively. Child care & mother affect quality of attachment. Less sensitive mothers + extensive out of home care = insecure. May be upset when parent leaves, but stops crying on return. I missed you but now that you are back i am ok .
