This thesis studies the role of attachment theory on child development by evaluating attachment types and experiments due to its crucial role in influencing a child's growth. The objective is to exemplify attachment theory and explain its role in a child's development. Experiments by Harry Harlow and Mary Ainsworth, as well as external research by John Bowlby, are employed in this study. The results retain diverse attachment types, their effects on parenting, and how early attachment affects adult relationships. To conclude, attachment theory is a vital developmental milestone in a child's life and remains an essential subject throughout their lifetime. Keywords: Attachment theory, Caregiver, Disorganized Attachment, Insecure-avoidant, …show more content…
His response is to be playful, less inhibited, and more exploratory. On the opposing side, if the attachment figure is not attentive and responsive, a hierarchy of behaviors develops as dread and anxiety increase; the kid's response in this position is visual checking and signaling to reestablish touch, as well as calling and moving. If the figure is consistently not responding, the kid avoids contact and appears indifferent about separation and reunion; if it is not consistent, the child gets preoccupied with the caregiver, clings, and becomes anxious about separation and exploration. This documentation may be found in the book originally released in 1979 titled "A Psychological Study of the Strange Situation: A Pattern Attachment" (page 233). Ultimately, Bowlby stated that the early ties made by children with their caretakers have a considerable influence that lasts a lifetime. He proposed that the connection keeps the newborn close to the mother, increasing the child's chances of …show more content…
The attachment theory emphasizes attachment's importance in early relationships. Her research showed that early attachments critically impact a child's development and well-being. Her discoveries have affected other areas of psychology, such as parenting and child care, and prompted more research on how early attachment influences adult relationships. Mary Ainsworth created the Strange Situation Test. This study used 100 infants from middle-class households in the United States, aged 12 to 18 months, and observed their behavior in eight three-minute episodes. Ainsworth (1970) established three attachment patterns based on the observational study: secure (type B), insecure-avoidant (type A), and insecure-ambivalent or resistant (type C). The baby's secure attachment was demonstrated when he was distressed when his mother left and joyful when she returned. The baby's ambivalent attachment was displayed when she was disturbed when the mother left and resistant when she