When a mother leaves, the infant gets upset and remains upset even after they are reunited. The infant wants to be held but it is difficult to console. Disorganized (disoriented) attachment is a relationship in which infants don't understand what is going on when they are separated and then reunited with their mothers. It's as if the baby is confused and doesn't know how to process what just happened. Infants develop an internal working model, which is an understanding of how responsive and dependable their parents are. Babies trust their parents and know that they can be relied on for comfort when they are dependable and caring. This is thought to influence close relationships throughout the child's life. An infant's temperament is heavily influenced by it's environment. When parents are sensitive, affectionate, and respond positively, their infant will be less emotional. A child's temperament has been shown to be a consistent aspect of a person's behavior over time. Babies who fuss often and are difficult to console are more prone to insecure attachment, particularly when the mother is rigid and traditional (Mangelsdorf et al., 1990; Seifer et al.,
When a mother leaves, the infant gets upset and remains upset even after they are reunited. The infant wants to be held but it is difficult to console. Disorganized (disoriented) attachment is a relationship in which infants don't understand what is going on when they are separated and then reunited with their mothers. It's as if the baby is confused and doesn't know how to process what just happened. Infants develop an internal working model, which is an understanding of how responsive and dependable their parents are. Babies trust their parents and know that they can be relied on for comfort when they are dependable and caring. This is thought to influence close relationships throughout the child's life. An infant's temperament is heavily influenced by it's environment. When parents are sensitive, affectionate, and respond positively, their infant will be less emotional. A child's temperament has been shown to be a consistent aspect of a person's behavior over time. Babies who fuss often and are difficult to console are more prone to insecure attachment, particularly when the mother is rigid and traditional (Mangelsdorf et al., 1990; Seifer et al.,