When discussing the concepts of temperament, attachment, Erickson's Trust versus Mistrust, and maltreatment and how their interaction impacts a child’s development first you should define these terms under this context. Then by exploring how they interact you can begin to draw conclusions from firsthand knowledge emphasizing these interactions. Temperament or the influence biology tends to play in how happy or restless a child is, and how they react to the environment around them. How easily the baby cries, or smiles, if they are afraid or welcoming to strangers, are all ways we define a child’s temperament. These emotions and interactions are the basis of the child’s developing personality. The emotional bond between child and caregiver is defined as an attachment. This tie between child and caregiver is further broken down by the nature of this bond. Whether this bond is secure or insecure, and if insecure, the nature of the insecurity such as: avoidant, disorganized, or ambivalent are influenced by the interactions with that caregiver at an early age. …show more content…
A child looks towards its caregiver to provide for their basic needs. If these needs are met, in a caring and timely manner, then a sense of trust develops between the child and their caregiver. If the quality of care is inconsistent or unreliable, then the infant will develop mistrust. A positive outcome during this stage leads to hope in the child and failure leads to fear in the infant. Babies will carry this outcome with them in future relationships and how they deal with their