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This paper presents a detailed look at the femur bone and its purpose in the body. We take a tour of anatomy as well as explore some of the injuries and disorders that can occur with this particular bone.

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This study explores the psychological disorder known as reactive attachment disorder. This problem can occur when early childhood attachment patterns are chronically interrupted. The author describes factors that may contribute to this problem and the actual symptoms of the disorder. Finally, the author states that this study was initiated in order to develop a best practices handbook to increase the awareness of this condition and to provide a helpful approach for therapists when working with children who are or have experienced attachment issues. Includes charts and tables.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Limitations of the Project
Definition of Terms
Organization of the Project
Chapter Two
Review of the Research on Issues that are Relevant to the Study
Introduction
Attachment Theory and RAD
Diagnosis of Reactive Attachment Disorder
Implications of Reactive Attachment Disorder
Identifying Effective Treatment for Reactive Attachment Disorder
Synthesis of the Review of the Research
Chapter 3: Methodology
Introduction
CHAPTER 4: Product
CHAPTER 5: Conclusion

From the Paper
" When early childhood attachment patterns are chronically interrupted, children may develop reactive attachment disorder; unfortunately, RAD remains a widely misunderstood and under-diagnosed disorder (Doggett, Renfro-Michel & Sheperis, 2003). While studies have shown time and again that some children who experience early disruptions in the attachment process are able to cope with such events, others appear to be unable to recover, such as with children suffering from reactive attachment disorder. The symptoms of RAD vary from child to child, of course, but studies have found that a lack of ability to give and receive affection, cruelty to others especially pets, abnormalities in eye contact and speech patterns, lying and stealing, lack of long-term friends, and extreme control problems are common (Flanagan, 1999). Complicating the problem for clinicians are the number of behavioral disorders that can manifest during these early years that may mimic the symptoms of reactive attachment disorder, and the diagnosis of RAD is made only when there are no other likely causes for the lack of social responsiveness, such as mental retardation (Flanagan, 1999)."

Tags:attachment, disorders, parenting, psychology

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This paper presents a proposal for a true experimental design that tests whether attachment therapy operates to help adults by improving their general attachment patterns. It is hypothesized that if therapy helps to improve adults' general attachment patterns, this will be reflected in a shift from an insecure attachment pattern to one that is more secure with the security of attachment being measured by the Relationship Scale Questionnaire or RSQ.

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"Increasingly, attachment theory is being used to help adults treat a variety of psychoemotional conditions. This includes posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. Gratz associates poor psychoemotional development and functioning and even spiritual difficulties. This paper presents a proposal for a true experimental design that tests whether attachment therapy operates to help these adults by improving their general attachment patterns. It is hypothesized..."

Tags:attachment, childhood sexual abuse

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This paper examines love and attachment theory from a psychological perspective, pointing out health and unhealthy patterns. First, the paper notes Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, which views love as having three dimensions: passion, intimacy, and commitment. The different types of love are defined and described. Next, the paper considers the different facets of attachment theory, which are cited and elaborated upon. The paper concludes by noting how one's style of attachment may impact significant relationships throughout life.

Outline:

Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love
Attachment Style

From the Paper
"The first type of love is what Sternberg called non love, which is characterized by casual interactions or acquaintances that do not involve any elements of love. Most personal relationships are of this type. The second type of love is liking. This type of love is characterized by true friendships without passion or long term commitment, but does involve intimacy. The third type of love is infatuation, and its characteristics are passionate, obsessive love at first sight without intimacy or commitment. The fourth is empty love, which consists only of a commitment to remain together without intimacy or passion. The fifth type of love is romantic love, which is characterized by intimacy and passion. An example of this type of love would be lovers physically and emotionally attracted to each other, but without commitment, as in a summer romance. The sixth type of love is companionate love, which consists of intimacy and commitment. It is a long term committed friendship, such as a marriage in which the passion has faded. The seventh type of love is fatuous love, which is a commitment based on passion but without time for intimacy to develop."

Tags:consummate love, fatuous love, avoidant attachment, secure attachment, companionate love

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This paper studies infant attachment and examines the effect of the mother working outside of the home. The paper begins by discussing theories of infant attachment and its importance. Next the paper reviews the literature on infant-mother attachment and the factors that affect attachment. Then the paper concludes with an analysis of whether or not there is an impact of maternal employment on infant-mother attachment.

From the Paper
"The bonding between an infant and the primary caregiver -- usually the mother -- is thought by many psychologists to be an important step for building future relationships and personality. Psychologists originally believed that attachment was..."

Tags:mother-infant attachment, maternal sensitivity, maternal employment

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In this article, the writer discusses the notion that attachment offers a psychosocial model for counseling. Attachment model is presented with attachment styles of children and adults. Next a view of the attachment model as a psychosocial model is presented. This is followed by a summary and conclusion.

From the Paper
"The following presents a discussion of the notion that attachment offers a psychosocial model for counseling. Attachment model is presented with attachment styles of children and adults. Next a view of the attachment model as a psychosocial model is presented. This is followed by a summary and conclusion.
"The attachment model based on attachment theory was developed by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth. Bretherton and Pendry noted that initially Bowlby developed a theory of attachment based on the views presented by ethology control systems theory ..."

Tags:attachment, theory

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This paper reviews six sources of information regarding the father-child attachment. More specifically, the paper reviews six articles on father-child attachment examining the nature of the attachment bond and how it differs from mother-child attachment.

From the Paper
"The purpose of this paper is to review six sources of information about child-father attachment. Each article is selected for the relevance of its findings to the question, "what is the nature of the attachment bond between father and child and does it differ from the nature of the attachment bond between mother and child?" Each article is first presented in APA format, its reason for selection and relevance to the topic is then discussed and possible sources for the answers to..."

Tags:father-child, attachment

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This paper discusses the process of attachment bonding during the first two years of life. Early contributions to attachment theory and more contemporary work are both discussed. The paper additionally considers how the early attachment bond forms the foundation for a child's psychological and cognitive development.

From the Paper
"According to Hughes, attachment refers to the emotional connection between a developing infant and his her parents or primary caregiver. The importance of forming attachment bonds during infancy and the first two years of life with parents, caregivers cannot be overemphasized indeed as noted by Beckett, the quality and nature of the attachment bond formed during these years will influence the child's physical, cognitive and psychological development. Just as importantly it will form the foundation for..."

Tags:attachment theory, parents, bonding, infant, cognitive

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This paper is an article review on children raised in institutions and how they develop attachment disorders. Research shows that institutionalized children are more apt to develop RAD and other attachment disorders. The purpose of the study is to determine if children in institutions compared with children in homes are more prone to have attachment disorders such as RAD.

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"Review of "Attachment in Institutionalized and Community Children in Romania "Children raised in institutions are at dramatically increased risk for a variety of social and behavioral problems, including disturbances of attachment" (Zeanah, Smyke, Koga, and Carlson, 2005, 1015). This subject is discussed in the article, "Attachment in Institutionalized and Community Children in Romania." Research previously shows children in institutions often have problems attaching to others including Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Attachment can be described as the biologically rooted motivational system in children that begins to mature after the first year. It motivates children to seek comfort and support from their mothers or caregivers (Zeanah, 2000, 1). In a study in London during the 1960's of institutionalized children, it showed that eight of the twenty-six children were emotionally withdrawn and unresponsive. These children wanted attention regardless of who gave them attention."

Tags:children, attachment, disorder

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The paper looks at an article by Janet Gonzalez-Mena that addresses different types of attachment styles in infants. The paper first analyzes and discusses aspects from her article, such as what occurs when the infant is or is not securely attached and then it moves on to look at the author's opinions of this article. The paper concludes that her article is truthful.

From the Paper
"Multiple psychologists seem to agree that the behavior of the child is central to behavior of the adult that child will eventually become. Some psychologists, such as Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson, spent much of their life publishing theories relating to the importance of childhood development upon adult development. As such, one key issue stems from infant attachment styles--either secure, insecure or basically devoid of any attachment at all. One article which addresses infant attachment styles with adults, entitled "A look at the attachment process," written by Janet Gonzalez-Mena, posits that it is central to positive growth in the child that they form secure attachments with responsive adults in their early existence. Gonzalez-Mena opens her article with an explanation of how infants, while getting their needs met (food, warmth, etc), create a relationship with the adults around them."

Tags:attachment, infants, development