Bowlby uses the notion of faulty internal working models…
““Bowlby uses the notion of faulty internal working models to describe different patterns of neurotic attachment. He sees the basic problem of 'anxious attachment" as that of maintaining attachment with a care-giver who is unpredictable or rejecting. Here the internal working model will be based not on accurate representation of the self and others, but on coping, in which the care-giver must be accommodated to. The two basic strategies here are those of avoidance or adherence, which lead to avoidant or ambivalent attachment.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faulty internal models cause anxious attachment, leading to either avoidance or clinginess toward unpredictable caregivers.
In simple terms: Bad self/other models cause anxious attachment.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and adjust coping strategies.
Themes
psychology
attachment
relationships
mental health
development
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
theoretical
clinical
When to use this quote
- therapeutic settings
- personal reflection
- relationship counseling
- parenting
- education
Key Concepts
internal working models
anxious attachment
avoidance
ambivalence
Questions to Reflect On
- What patterns do you notice in your relationships?
- How can you foster reliable caregiving?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep-seated models is challenging and may need professional help.