Emotional& behavioural development &attachment

Question 1

What is attachment

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What can go wrong when developing attachment

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Distinguish between organised and disorganised patterns of insecure attachment

Answer 3

1. ) Organised: Constant response

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

Question 4

What is reactive attachment disorder(RAD)?

Answer 4

• Lack of attachment behaviours
• Extreme maltreatment
• rare

Question 5

What is disinhibited social engagement disorder(DSED)

Answer 5

• Lack of inhibition
• Decreasing link to maltreatment
• Neurodevelopmental,rare

Question 6

What is ADHD

Answer 6

• 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