Emotional& behavioural development &attachment Flashcards

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What is attachment

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A biological system for coping with threat, not active when no threat is perceived
-We are aiming for secure attachment

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What can go wrong when developing attachment

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Insecure attachment:

  1. ) You get into the habit of not seeking comfort& thinking you’re not okay; avoidant
  2. ) Very resistant to separation from your carer & very hard to comfort
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Distinguish between organised and disorganised patterns of insecure attachment

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  1. ) Organised: Constant response

2. ) Disorganised: inconsistency; weird; associated with abuse& neglect, psychosocial problems may result

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What is reactive attachment disorder(RAD)?

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  • Lack of attachment behaviours
  • Extreme maltreatment
  • rare
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What is disinhibited social engagement disorder(DSED)

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  • Lack of inhibition
  • Decreasing link to maltreatment
  • Neurodevelopmental,rare
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What is ADHD

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  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • A mental disorder of the neurodevelopmental type.
  • Characterized by problems paying attention, excessive activity, or difficulty controlling behaviour which is not appropriate for a person’s age
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