Internal Working Model

Question 1

What is meant by the term IWM?

Answer 1

. child forms a representation of what the relationship with the PCG is
.this form basis/ blueprint/ model of future relationships
.links to schema

Question 2

How does the IWM impact future relationships?

Answer 2

.If a child has a secure, loving relationship = expectation that future relationships are loving
.in a neglectful/abusive childhood= expectation that future relationships are abusive

Question 3

Give positive A03 for IWM about Bailey (2007)

Answer 3

P:Bailey 2007 tested 99 mothers & 1 year old babies
E: Assessed mothers quality of attachment to their own mothers via interview
E: Reported: poor attachments in childhood also had poor attachments to their child
L: therefore adds validity

Question 4

Give negative A03 for IWM about deterministic

Answer 4

Concept of IWM is deterministic.
It’s socially sensitive as it suggests people will not be able to change

Question 5

What was Hazen and Shaver’s love quiz’s aim?

Answer 5

looking at IWM- seeing if early attachments impact future ones

Question 6

Give results of love quiz

Answer 6

.Found a positive correlation between early attachment and later adult relationships
.Securely attached people had a longer romantic relationship than insecure attached individuals
.Supports Bowlby