Exam 9: Case Studies 15-16 Abraham Maslow: Contributions
Application Questions
Using Bowlby and Ainsworth's attachment theory explain David's and Chelsea's behavior by answering the following questions.
-According to Bowlby and Ainsworth, why are David's and Chelsea's attachment styles different?
The twins have different attachment styles because their mother treats them differently and because they have developed different relationships with her.Secure attachment styles develop when parents are warm and responsive to children's needs, as David's mother seems to be with him.Ambivalent or avoidant attachment styles develop when parents do not develop a warm emotional environment with their children and are not supportive of their needs.This is demonstrated in the described relationship between Chelsea and her mother in which Chelsea's mother does not seem emotionally supportive of her.
How could behaviorism explain the differences in David's and Chelsea's attachment styles?
David is rewarded for his affectionate behavior but Chelsea is not.In fact, she seems to be punished for it.
What are the three stages of separation anxiety according to Bowlby? In which stage is Chelsea when she cannot be comforted by the daycare staff after her mother leaves her?
The three stages are the protest stage, in which babies cry when their caregivers are out of sight; the despair stage, in which babies become quiet and sad after they've cried when the caregiver is no longer present; and the detachment stage, in which babies become emotionally detached from the caregiver and other people.Chelsea's behavior exemplifies the protest stage.
Application Questions
Using Bowlby and Ainsworth's attachment theory explain Angela's and Justin's behavior by answering the following questions.
-According to attachment theory, how does childhood attachment style influence adult attachment style and adult relationships?
What does attachment theory say about the relationship between early childhood attachment style and later adult relationships? Predict what David's and Chelsea's adult relationships will be like based upon the descriptions of their attachment style.
Describe Ainsworth's strange situation.What does it measure? If a researcher were to study David's and Chelsea's reactions in Ainsworth's strange situation, what type of observations would s/he be likely to make?
How does Bowlby and Ainsworth's theory compare to evolutionary psychological perspectives? How can it be seen as evolutionary psychology?
Application Questions
Using Bowlby and Ainsworth's attachment theory explain Angela's and Justin's behavior by answering the following questions.
-According to Bowlby and Ainsworth, what is the cause of Justin's maladjusted attachment style? What influenced the development of Angela's attachment style?
Application Questions
Using Bowlby and Ainsworth's attachment theory explain David's and Chelsea's behavior by answering the following questions.
-According to Bowlby and Ainsworth, what type of attachment style does David display? Chelsea? Explain.
Application Questions
Using Bowlby and Ainsworth's attachment theory explain Angela's and Justin's behavior by answering the following questions.
-According to Bowlby and Ainsworth, what type of adult attachment style does Justin appear to have? Angela? Explain.
Filters
- Essay(0)
- Multiple Choice(0)
- Short Answer(0)
- True False(0)
- Matching(0)