The impact of early interaction and attachment on various phases of the life course

After this course

1. The student understands the significance of early interaction for child development and the formation of attachment relationships.

• The student is able to describe the central phenomena of early interaction, such as reciprocity, sensitivity, and emotional availability.
• The student understands how the quality of early interaction is reflected in the security of attachment relationships and the child’s later development.

1. The student understands the key principles of attachment theory and their application across different stages of the lifespan.

• The student is familiar with the key concepts of attachment theory as well as both classical and current research trends.
• The student is able to describe the significance of attachment relationships for an individual’s well-being, interpersonal relationships, and functional capacity at different stages of life.