3.5.2.2 Insecure-Avoidant Attachment

• What is Insecure-Avoidant Attachment?

  A type of attachment where a child avoids the caregiver
• In everyday life, how do children with Insecure-Avoidant Attachment typically behave?

  They act independent and keep their distance
• How does a child with Insecure-Avoidant Attachment behave in the "Strange Situation"?

  They might not cry and ignore the caregiver
• What do children with Insecure-Avoidant Attachment tend to do when distressed?

  They do not seek comfort
• What behavior might children with Insecure-Avoidant Attachment exhibit upon their parent's return?

  They may ignore their parent
• What causes the behaviors associated with Insecure-Avoidant Attachment?

  A caregiver who is emotionally unavailable
• What is the name of the procedure used to observe attachment behaviors?

  The Strange Situation
• How might someone with Insecure-Avoidant Attachment deal with distress?

  They might bottle up emotions or avoid them
• What behavior might indicate someone is dealing with a tough time alone due to Insecure-Avoidant Attachment?

  Not talking to friends or family about issues
• What type of attachment can affect social and emotional development?

  Insecure-Avoidant Attachment
• Why might someone with Insecure-Avoidant Attachment keep others at a distance?

  They struggle to trust and open up to people
• What is Insecure-Avoidant attachment characterized by?

  Children avoid caregivers and are indifferent
• What does the behavior of a child with Insecure-Avoidant Attachment indicate about their trust in the caregiver?

  It indicates a lack of trust in the caregiver
• What emotional needs do Insecure-Avoidant children have?

  They need an emotionally distant caregiver
• How do children with Insecure-Avoidant Attachment react when their parent leaves in the Strange Situation?

  They don't get too upset
• Who do children with Insecure-Avoidant Attachment interact more with during the Strange Situation?

  They interact more with the stranger
• Why do children with Insecure-Avoidant Attachment show specific behaviors?

  They've learned not to rely on caregivers
• What type of attachment is characterized by children not relying on their caregivers?

  Insecure-Avoidant Attachment
• How does the caregiver's behavior affect the attachment type of a child?

  Caregiver's reliability influences attachment behavior
• What are the implications of Insecure-Avoidant Attachment on a child's behavior?

  • Avoidance of emotional closeness
  • Difficulty in seeking comfort
  • Potential issues in future relationships
• How does caregiver behavior contribute to Insecure-Avoidant Attachment?

  Consistent distance and rejection lead to avoidance
• Why does Insecure-Avoidant Attachment develop?

  It develops when the caregiver is distant and rejecting
• What long-term issue might children with Insecure-Avoidant Attachment face?

  Struggling to form close relationships
• What emotional struggle might someone with Insecure-Avoidant Attachment face?

  They might struggle to manage their feelings
• What effect does a child's temperament have on attachment style?

  Independent children are less likely to seek comfort
• What type of caregiver behavior contributes to Insecure-Avoidant Attachment?

  Rejecting behavior from the caregiver
• What role do environmental factors play in attachment development?

  Stressful environments reduce caregiver attentiveness
• What are the behaviors of different attachment types towards caregivers?

  • Secure: Seeks comfort, happy on return
  • Insecure-Avoidant: Avoids caregiver, indifferent on return
  • Insecure-Anxious: Clingy, upset on separation, angry on return
  • Disorganised: Confused, fearful, lacks consistent pattern
• What are the characteristics of the four attachment types?

  • Secure: Reliable, supportive caregiver
  • Insecure-Avoidant: Emotionally distant caregiver
  • Insecure-Anxious: Inconsistent, unpredictable caregiver
  • Disorganised: Abusive or neglectful caregiver
• What are the key causes of Insecure-Avoidant Attachment?

  • Caregiver Behaviour
  • Child Temperament
  • Environmental Factors
• What is the main type of attachment discussed?

  Insecure-Avoidant Attachment
• How do Insecure-Anxious children behave compared to Insecure-Avoidant children?

  Insecure-Anxious are clingy, while Insecure-Avoidant avoid
• What is the behavior of Disorganised attachment children towards caregivers?

  They are confused and fearful
• How does Insecure-Avoidant attachment differ from Secure attachment?

  • Insecure-Avoidant:
  • Avoids caregiver
  • Indifferent on return
  • Secure:
  • Seeks comfort
  • Happy on return
• What type of caregiver do Insecure-Anxious children need?

  They need an inconsistent and unpredictable caregiver
• How might financial hardship affect a child's attachment style?

  It can lead to less attentive caregiving
• How does Insecure-Avoidant Attachment affect relationships?

  It makes building close relationships difficult
• What might happen if a parent is too busy to respond to a child's needs?

  The child may stop seeking help and avoid attachment