PSYC 111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Midlife Crisis, Visual Acuity, Diapering
9 Feb 2016
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Erik erikson"s concept of basic trust resembles the concept of attachment, but extends beyond the family into our feeling of whether the world is predictable and trustworthy. Basic trust is established by relationships with early caregivers. Attachment style may be relevant to our ability to manage and enjoy adult relationships. Fearful 2 year olds more likely to become shy 8 year olds. An insecurely attached child may grow up to be. Anxious - crave acceptance but remain guarded in relationships for fear of rejection. Avoidant - do not feel comfortable getting close to others and use avoidant strategies to maintain a distance. Adult attachment can impact how one parent"s his/her own children. Avoidant adults not comfortable with closeness - makes parenting seem more stressful. May be difficult to form secure attachments with their own children. If children live without safe, nurturing, affectionate caretaking they may still be resilient, that is bounce back, attach, and succeed.
