Unit1: Human lifespan development

Topic: Emotional development.

TASK: Watch the video links below to answer the questions on
attachment. You could also carry out wider research into this topic
using other sources.
Attachment
John Bowlby’s theory of attachment
a) What does the term attachment mean? Connected to others
b) Summarise Bowlby’s views on attachments in children. Baby's
show no attachment to caregivers. Infants begin to show
preference. 7 Months infants start to show strong attachment
c) What does the term separation anxiety mean? Fear of
strangers
d) What does the term maternal deprivation mean? Separation or
loss of mother
e) Explain the effects of secure and insecure attachments on
children in relation to Bowlby’s view. Insecure attachment -
Lack of forming relations, anxious avoidance. Disorganisation.
Secure attachment - Trusting, positive

Mary Ainthworth theory of attachment

a) What are the four types of attachments? Pre attachment,
Indiscriminate, Discriminate, Multiple
b) Briefly summarise the behaviour of parents in each type of
attachment and the effects of parental behaviour on the
children.
c) How do poor attachments affect people later on in life?
Distrust, struggle to make friends or trust others. Causes
anxiety
Unit1: Human lifespan development
Brief Overview of Attachment Theory - Bing video
The Attachment Theory: How Childhood Affects Life - Bing video