Developmental Revision

Bowlby’s Internal Working Model theory Attachment between mother and child is

a basic biological need. It is the first and most important

schema the child forms for viewing -oneself-others-how one relates to others.

Strange Situation

Parent and child are alone in a room. Child explores the room without

parental participation. Stranger enters the room, talks to

parent, and approaches the child. Parent quietly leaves the room. Parent returns and comforts the child.

Ainsworth (1967) Ugandan Strange Situation study 28 unweaned babies were observed

every 2 weeks for 2 hours at a time for 9 months.

Ainsworth used an interpreter as well as various rating scales to measure maternal sensitivity.

The strange situation was observed and interviews were conducted.

Findings

Categorization of children correlated significantly with ratings of mother’s sensitivity:

Avoidant- Child appears indifferent when mother leaves and avoids mother when she comes back.

Securely attached-Child is upset when mother leaves and is happy to see her again. Ambivalent- Child is upset when mother leaves, and when mother comes back the child seeks comfort but also rejects it.

Ainsworth (1971) Baltimore, US Strange situation study 26 mother-infant pairs were visited in

their homes every 3-4 weeks for the 1st year of the infant’s life.

Findings:Avoidant (20%)Securely attached (70%) Ambivalent (10%)

Hazan and Shaver (1987) Created a “love quiz” in a local

newspaper. 620 people, aged 14-82 years, mean

age of 36 years, 205 males, 415 females

Researchers also asked pariticpants to describe their parents parenting style using an adjective checklist.

Findings: 60% securely attached, 20% avoidant,

20% ambivalent

Resilience Positive adaptation in spite of serious

risk factors. What are some negative life

experiences that can place a child at risk later on in life?

What are some protective factors? Child’s disposition Close relationship with at least one

parent Social support in the community

Role Audience Format Topic

Parent of a unruly child

Other parents Ad Using www.triplep-staypositive.net describe how the program has helped you.

Founder of the High/Scope Perry Project

To parents of potential participants

Brochure Recruit participants by describing the:-criteria-the program -benefits

Founder of the BBBS programme

Grant foundation

Letter Go on www.bbbs.org to describe the program and outline its benefits.

Mock Analysis Show your understanding of all

evaluation terms. Analyse the potential effect of each

confounding variable. Analyse the study’s design to assess

face validity (method used to gather info or different conditions set up).