Directions: Scenerio: As part of a large research study, you have been asked to conduct home visits for infants and toddlers who may be at risk for insecure attachment. You are to answer the following questions as what to look for during the visit. 1. What clues would you look for to distinguish among avoidant, resistant, and disorganized/disoriented attachment? Define each. (Worth 4 points) a. Avoidant— b. Resitant— c. Disorganized/Disoriented— d. How to distinguish among each? 2. What caregiving behaviors might signal a threat to attachment security? (Worth 2 points) 3. What about infant characteristics play a role in attachment security? (Worth 2 points) 4. What questions would you ask to identify important contextual influences on the infant–parent relationship (for example, recent divorce, financial difficulties)? (Worth 2 points)
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a. Avoidant attachment is characterized by infants who seem indifferent to their caregiver, they do not show significant preference between a caregiver and a complete stranger. During the visit, look for signs such as the child not seeking comfort from the Show more…
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