After reading this week s lecture concepts I was able to get
Last updated: 3/3/2024
After reading this week s lecture concepts I was able to get a lot of great insight Out of all the theories one I can relate to the most is Ainsworth 1967 1982 Ainsworth explanation on patterns on secure attachment insecure anxious avoidant and insecure resistant is something I have seen all three of my nephews engage in multiple times with their mother For example my youngest nephew is 3 years old and as soon as my sister leaves for work he engages in emotional outbursts for long periods of time Many occasions my sister feels guilty for leaving therefore she returns as soon as she hears him cry for a while My nephew always runs back to her arms and has the biggest smile on his face as if he hasn t cried for twenty minutes straight This is an example of secure attachment My oldest nephew which is 6 years old has more of an anxious avoidant attachment In most cases when my sister leaves he pays no attention and is able to focus on preferred items however when