CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

CHILD PSYCHOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An infant that seems disinterested in the mother on reunion is displaying signs of which type of attachment?
A
Insecure-avoidant
B
Insecure-disorganised
C
Insecure-resistant
D
Secure
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Adults with an avoidant-dismissive insecure attachment style are the opposite of those who are ambivalent or anxious-preoccupied. Instead of craving intimacy, they’re so wary of closeness they try to avoid emotional connection with others. They’d rather not rely on others, or have others rely on them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Insecure Avoidant Attachment (Category A) Insecure avoidant babies tend to avoid the mother by ignoring her, turning away, moving past, or moving away. These babies tend to treat the strangers much as they treat their mothers, although with less avoidance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Children with an avoidant attachment style don’t explore much, and they don’t show much emotion when their mothers leave. They don’t seem upset about being left alone with the stranger, and, when the mother returns, these children tend to ignore her or avoid eye contact with her (Ainsworth et al 1978).

Detailed explanation-4: -B: Secure Attachment Securely attached infants are easily soothed by the attachment figure when upset. Infants develop a secure attachment when the caregiver is sensitive to their signals, and responds appropriately to their needs.

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