PSYCH 304 1st Edition Lecture 10Outline of Current Lecture I. Attachment Theorya. Strong AttachmentII. Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages One and TwoCurrent LectureA. Attachment Theory- Attachment: Strange Situations*The following is a scenario illustrated in class to demonstrate the levels of attachment a child can have towards a parent.*o A child is initially with his/her mother in the room.o The mother leaves.o Then, a stranger enters the room and tries to interact with the child. What is the child’s reaction?o The stranger then leaves, and the mother returns. What is the child’s reaction? Securely attached:- Mom leaves and baby cries, happy when mom returns Ambivalent:- The baby is anxious before mom leaves, and upset when mom leaves. The child seeks mom when returns, but the child is angry at mom. Avoidant:These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- The baby is not upset when the mother leaves, and avoids her when she returns. Disorganised:- Afraid and confusedo The baby is happy to see mom, but avoids her afterseeing her.B. Strong Attachment- Stranger anxiety: 6 months- Separation anxiety: 9 monthso Often easy when assured by parents - Mutual Regulation:o Parent sees that child is ill at ease and will reassure: symbiotic relationship- Social Referencing:o Child will look to parent in strange situations and parent will instructchild about behaviours. (Which fork do I use at the fancy table? Thisone.)o Does day care interfere with parent-child attachment? No, in fact, children become more social, learn to share and get more colds before school, so they’ll miss less in the long runA. Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages 1 and 2- Erikson’s 8 stages:o Bodily changeso Social world interactions BOTH lead to psychological character- Trust vs. Mistrusto Virtue of hope= change in future - Baby=helplesso How do parents handle this: Anxious  Helpful Angry Neglectfulo Hope can occur if baby realises that needs will be met if they can’t do it for themselves- Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubto Virtue of Will- Child is mobileo How do parents handle this Keep an eye on baby Let them go Keep them close Don’t move a muscleo Toddler has new skills  Will folks let them use them  Will=ability to make a