Definitions of Psychopathology Deviation from social norms: behaviour violating accepted social rules   Failure to function adequately: an ability to cope with day-to-day living   Deviation from ideal mental health: failure to meet the criteria for perfect psychological wellbeing   Statistical infrequency: behaviours that are statistically rare     EXAMPLES: A young woman reports that […]

Attachment Theory: The Continuity Hypothesis The continuity hypothesis – the attachment type you develop in childhood (secure / insecure) will continue into later relationships.     INTERNAL WORKING MODEL Forms a model / template for all future relationships There is consistency between early emotional experiences and later relationships REALTIONSHIPS IN LATER CHILDHOOD Attachment type is […]

HAZEN & SHAVER: The Love Story Aim: – to explore the possibility that attachment theory offers as a perspective on adult romantic love and to create a framework for understanding love, loneliness, and grief at different points in the life cycle.   Method: – analysed 620 replies to a ‘love quiz’ about people’s inner feelings […]