PSYC 333 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Mental Model, Attachment In Adults, Mary Ainsworth
29 Mar 2016
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Our relationships with others provide us with an intrinsic source of meaning in our lives. Mary ainsworth (pioneer in the area of attachment) An attachment relationship is an affectional tie that one person or animal forms between himself and another specific one==a tie that binds them together in space and endures over time . Separation protest, despair, detachment reflects operating of innate attachment system designed to promote close physical contact between infant and caregiver. Infants need to stay in relatively close contact with their caregivers and require frequent attention. Ultimately more likely to survive, reproduce, and provide genes for future generations. Mental model of self in relation to significant others. Attachment models develop in infancy via interactions with caregivers. Proximity maintenance: child wants to remain close to caregiver. Secure base: in addition to providing care and nurturance, the caregiver also provides a secure base so that the infant has confidence to explore the environment and learn about the environment.
