Semester Spring 2023 Social
Psychology (PSY403)
Assignment 01
Due date: 16-07-2023 Marks: 20
Question #1
Following are given some examples related
to different attachment styles, which are discussed
in detail in Lesson 30 of PSY403 Handouts. Your task is to read the examples, identify the attachment style pertaining
to each example. Also provide justification why the given examples are associated with a particular attachment
style.
|
Sr. No |
Examples |
Attachment
Style (1
mark) |
Justification (3 mark) |
|
1 |
Tooba often complains that her husband
is not caring
towards her. She constantly needs
reassurance and affection from friends and family to feel loved
and likable. She feels herself
unworthy and unable
to maintain lasting relationships and constantly thinks
that her relationship will end soon. |
Preoccupied |
Tooba
is preoccupied with her husband's behavior and seeks reassurance from him.
This example provided align with the preoccupied attachment style, characterized
by a high need for reassurance, doubts about self-worth, and fear of
relationship instability or rejection. |
|
2 |
Hooria
prefers to do all her tasks by herself and feels reluctant to depend on others for
any kind of help. She considers herself
as a dependable person while
others as untrustworthy and unreliable. Whenever someone
tries to get close to her, she gets triggered and cuts off the relationship. It seems like she undermines attachment in general. |
Dismissive-avoidant |
Hooria
exhibits characteristics of a dismissive- avoidant attachment style,
characterized by a strong preference for independence, dismissing the
importance of relationships, and a tendency to avoid emotional intimacy and
closeness. |
|
3 |
Ahmad can easily express his emotions with his partner, rely on her when needed, and
is often available to help her in
daily activities. Moreover, he is an optimistic person and gives
positive value to relationships in general. |
Secure |
Ahmad exhibits characteristics of a secure
attachment style. He demonstrates emotional openness, willingness to rely on
his partner and provide support, as well as an optimistic and positive view
of relationships. |
|
4 |
Raiha prefers loneliness and avoids
making close relationships with others because she is terrified of being hurt by them.
She considers herself as incapable of maintaining lasting
relationships and therefore keeps worrying about
her relationships. She has low
confidence and is less likely
to express her emotions to others.
However, she displays intense emotional outbursts when under
stress. |
Fearful-avoidant |
Raiha exhibits characteristics of a
fearful-avoidant attachment style, characterized by a fear of both closeness
and rejection, low self-confidence, constant worry about relationships,
reluctance to express emotions, and intense emotional outbursts under stress. |
Marking Scheme
Identification of Attachment style: 1*4=
4
Justification: 3*4=12
Question #2
Enlist different types of attachment
styles. What is your attachment
style and in what ways it has influenced
your social life? Examples from daily life will be appreciated.
Marking Scheme: (1+1+2 = 4)
Solution:
Different types of attachment styles are:
1. Secure Attachment Style.
2. Preoccupied Attachment Style.
3. Dismissing-avoidant Attachment Style.
4. Fearful-avoidant Attachment Style.
My
attachment style is secure attachment style, which positively influences my
social life and friendships.
It influences my social life
by promoting trust, open communication, and emotional availability within my friendships.
It forms and maintains stable and supportive connections. Secure attachment
style contributes to my sense of well-being, allowing me to experience the
benefits of healthy and fulfilling social interactions.
In my
friendships, I am reliable, loyal, and emotionally available. I am able to
balance my own needs with the needs of my friends, creating a healthy
give-and-take dynamic. I am actively listening to my friends' concerns and
providing support when needed. Secure attachment style allows me to offer a
safe and nurturing space for my friends to express themselves without fear of
judgment.
In
social situations, I feel comfortable being myself and expressing my authentic
self. Approaches to new connections with warmth and openness, allowing for the
development of new friendships. It helps me to form and maintain meaningful
relationships with a wide range of individuals, fostering a diverse and
supportive social circle.
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