Monkeys and Morality: Crash Course Psychology

The video explores the concept of attachment, starting with children's reactions to unfamiliar situations and the Harlow monkey experiments. It highlights the importance of touch and familiarity in forming attachments. Ainsworth's Strange Situation experiment is discussed, identifying secure, insecure avoidant, and insecure ambivalent attachment styles. The impact of disrupted attachment on development is examined, along with parenting styles and their influence on self-concept. Kohlberg's theory of moral development is also covered, emphasizing the progression from preconventional to postconventional morality.

Discuss the role of touch in the emotional development of infants.

In what ways can familiarity impact a child's sense of security?

What are the characteristics of securely attached children according to Ainsworth's research?

How does Kohlberg's theory of moral development relate to childhood experiences?