Theories Regarding Parenting Styles, Attachments, Bonds...

Theories abound in regards to parenting styles, attachments, bonds and the relationships that ensue. However, regardless of the theory, one subscribes to it has been noted that a child requires, warmth, security, and confidence to meet the demands of the world. Psychologists posit that how a child and their caregiver form an attachment has long-term ramifications on all the child’s relationships. The attachment formed with the primary caregiver provides the child with the expectations they will carry with them as they form new and lasting relationships. Meeting the needs of an infant/child can help to form secure attachments. Inconsistent responses will produce a child who has insecure attachments. This is seen when there is a delay in†¦show more content†¦This sense of security leads to secure attachment. Parenting classes, as well as providing information postpartum can educate parents and caregivers as to the importance of meeting the needs of the child. Moreover, the caregiver should be able to focus on their attachment style, thus allowing for personal growth and introspection. Permitting the caregiver to develop and create positive experiences that the child can equate with responsiveness. Warm, responsive and trusting care helps to build a child s resilience as well as teaches them how to cope with distress, promoting their feelings of satisfaction, happiness, and wellbeing. Differences in Attachment. An avoidant or dismissive caregiver or one who cannot use emotional vocabulary effectively will cause avoidant/dismissive children. These children are not expressive and may internalize emotions, thus becoming defensive. Children unbeknownst to them have mechanisms that help them cope with unfamiliar feelings. While they may have a sense of safety, they also may experience â€Å"emotional overload† (Goldberg, 2000) to which they may respond by looking away or occupying themselves with something else. They can at times just choose to shut down, thus displaying no emotion at all, they are disorganized, not knowing how to act. However, skin tests conducted reveal high levels of cortisol in children with avoidant attachment. Thus physiological arousal is evident, however, it is suppressed.Show MoreRelatedStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 Pages91 4 Emotions and Moods 97 What Are Emotions and Moods? 98 The Basic Emotions 100 †¢ The Basic Moods: Positive and Negative Affect 100 †¢ The Function of Emotions 102 †¢ Sources of Emotions and Moods 103 Emotional Labor 108 Affective Events Theory 110 Emotional Intelligence 112 The Case for EI 113 †¢ The Case Against EI 114 †¢ Emotion Regulation 115 OB Applications of Emotions and Moods 115 Selection 116 †¢ Decision Making 116 †¢ Creativity 116 †¢ Motivation 117 †¢ Leadership 117 †¢ Negotiation 117