A psychiatric condition characterized by a lack of preferred attachment figure, inability to interact and relate to others, and experience of severe neglect or frequent change of caregivers
How does the internal working model influence parenting?
The lack of an internal working model means individuals can fail to form a reference point to subsequently develop quality relationships with their own children
What are the limitations of the continuity hypothesis between early attachment and adult relationships?
Later life events such as parental divorce can influence adult attachment security, and later experiences also play an important role in adult relationships
What is the temperament hypothesis and how does it relate to the continuity of attachment?
The temperament hypothesis proposes that an infant'sinnate temperament affects the way a parent responds, which may be a determining factor in infant attachment type, rather than the continuity of attachment behavior