Psychology 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 27: John Bowlby

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Dr.Mike

Document Summary

Special bonds form between infant and primary caregiver. Can see some results of attachment (lorenze) Attachment to mom is a side effect of her ability to provide basic satisfaction (food) Babies show great interest in other people, even those who do not satisfy basic needs. Note: suggest that tough is very important for proper development. Don"t want to be in fearful, strange situations. Child explores new room with mom present. At 15 months judged outgoing, popular, adjusted at 3. 5 years (walters) Avoidant subjects report never having been in love. Quality of sexual relationships and attachment style measured (butzer & The higher level of avoidance and anxiety, the less sexual satisfaction. Attachment style for couples (firestone & shaver) Avoidant: go to partner for comfort open, honest, equal relationship desperate for fantasy bond looking for their partner to complete or rescue them can emotionally detach may seek isolation may seek isolation, don"t care about distress.