Implications of Secure Attachment in Childhood

Very Hard Unit 6: Developmental Psychology Social Development

In the realm of developmental psychology, social development is integral to understanding how children form attachments and navigate social environments. One influential concept in social development is the idea of secure and insecure attachment styles, which can impact a child's future relationships and emotional stability. Consider the findings from Mary Ainsworth’s Strange Situation experiment, where infants displayed varying patterns of attachment behaviors when separated from and reunited with their caregivers. In this context, which of the following statements best explains the long-term implications of a secure attachment style developed during infancy?

Children with secure attachment styles will exhibit decreased competence in social interactions as adults.

Securely attached children are more likely to develop strong emotional regulation skills, leading to healthier relationships in adulthood.

Secure attachment styles predict that children will remain dependent on their caregivers throughout adolescence.

Securely attached individuals tend to avoid close relationships due to fear of rejection.

Children with secure attachment styles usually become less resilient to stress in their later life.

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