PSYC 525

Discussion Assignment Instructions

You will complete 3 Discussion in this course. For each Discussion, you will post one initial thread, and post 1 reply. There is no word count but please be sure to thoroughly answer each question.

Post-First: This course utilizes the Post-First feature in all Discussions. This means you will only be able to read and interact with your classmates’ threads after you have submitted your thread in response to the provided prompt.

You will post your thread by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned module and your reply by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the same module.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

Discussion Thread:

1. How might an infant’s temperament be related to the way in which attachment is classified? Are some temperament characterizations more likely to show up in infants in certain attachment categories? Explain.

2. With regards to attachment styles, what types of external factors would help shape these models as the individuals grow throughout their lives? Is it possible to change your attachment style? If so, how? If not, why?

3. Can attachment theory explain abusive romantic relationships? If so, how? If not, why?