Developmental Psychology

Attachment

Dear students,

bellow are basic information about Attachment. You can find some more information in chapter Seminars.

Texts attachment 1-3
Questions before Reading:

How does the early bond with an adult (attachment) affects child´s future?

Are there any patterns of attachment linked to differences in children´s socio-emotional development and adjustment?


Questions after Reading:

Can you name main authors of attachment theories (Evolutionary Theory of attachment, Monkey studies,  Imprinting theory, Strange Situation Test)?

What is the difference between Learning/behaviorist theory of attachment and Evolutionary theory of attachment?

Can you name and describe stages of human attachment?

Can you name and describe four attachment patterns?

Attachment 1
Source: Pasco Fearon, R., & Roisman, G. (2017). Attachment theory: progress and future directions. Current Opinion in Psychology, stránky 131-136. Compulsory reading: pp. 131-134
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Attachment 2
Source: McLeod, S. (5. 2 2017). https://www.simplypsychology.org/. Načteno z Simply Psychology: https://www.simplypsychology.org/simplypsychology.org-attachment.pdf Compulsory reading: pp. 1-5
Attachment 3
Source: Cherry, K. (17. 6 2019). https://www.verywellmind.com/. Načteno z Very well mind: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-attachment-theory-2795337 Compulsory reading: pp. 4-7