Ainsworth DP

What is the type of attachment when a child has a strong bond with a parent

Answer explanation

Secure attachment

When a baby cries as a parent leaves what does this show.

• Separation anxiety

• Upset

• Anxiety

• Separation

Mary Ainsworth theory is called the

Insecure Avoidant is...

• Explore environment independently

• Ignore the early years worker

• Happy to play with worker

• Upset when parent leaves

The three types of attachments in this theory are?

Answer explanation

Secure Attachment

Insecure attachment

Resistant attachment

Resistant attachment is...

• When they want attention from the early years worker but do not want to engage in play

• When they want to play with the worker

• When they want a attention and play with the worker

• They get upset and will not calm down ignoring everyone

How can an Early years worker help a child settle into nursery?

Answer explanation

Learn what activities they like

Visit home before the child starts

Bring in a toy from home

Have parent stay for a little time to get child used to the area

Play games and distract the child when a parent leaves

Which theorist does Ainsworth link with?

• Bowlby attachment theory

• Skinner Behavioural theory

• Piaget schema theory

• Bronfenbrenner ecological system tehory

Answer explanation

What happens to a child later in life if they cannot form a secure attachment?

Answer explanation

Lack trust

Cannot form relationships

Isolated

Lonely

Upset

Anxious

What is the most important way an early years worker can form a bond?

• Asking the parents about the child

• Observing the child and learning what they like to play with

• Playing with the child

• Supporting other children