Social Influences on Human Behavior
Patterns of attachment
Four main patters of attachment seen among children exist. The first is the secure pattern of attachment where the child exhibits sadness and is unable to carry out any task when his/her mother leaves. In this case, the child becomes very delighted when the mother returns. The mother to the child is a safe haven and a good base from which he/she can survey the environment. The next is ambivalent attachment and in this case the child shows extreme sadness on the departure of the mother. Fear of strange faces is equally common in this form of attachment. When the child is reunited with the mother, he/she will move close to her but won’t stay with her for long. The children in this form of attachment have a tendency to cry and explore more. The next is the avoidant attachment; in this case, the child doesn’t exhibit any form of sadness on separation from his/her mother. The child could easily interact with strange faces and doesn’t prioritize reunion with his/her mother (Rose, & O’Reilly, 2016). The final form of attachment is disorganized attachment and in this case, the child is scared of the parent and will portray offensive attitude whenever together with the parent. In the movie, Joe is disgraced and due to this, he withdraws from the family. His behaviour is disoriented and he stays away from even his closest friends and relatives. At a particular time, he starts to smoke (McLeod, 2008).
Societal factors shown in Joe’s family
A number of the societal factors which I will apply in assessing Joe’s family are family services, child safety, child needs and risk situation within the family. For example, considering the story of Joe, I would get his opinions as to whether he feels threatened. I will evaluate his developmental requirements and the ways in which they are provided. In the case of the parents, I would consider just how they are meeting the welfare needs of their kid and how they are making choices which would make sure that the child grows up in a favorable environment. Also, I would look at the capacity of the father to meet his child’s needs and the ways in which the mother is developing the child socially (Goldstein, 2000).
Emotional factors
Psychologists have described emotions as the response to a subjective experience. It is believed that the effect of emotions extends past cognitive ability as well as the system of thinking. It is also believed that it is developed in the unconscious part of the mind. A number of factors which influence a child’s emotions include neighborhood quality and social interaction (McLeod, 2008). Biology also majorly affects a person’s emotions. A good example is the case of Joe, when he was humiliated and hassled by his father and mother, it became difficult for him to relate with them. His mother is brutal while his father is selfish and reckless. I would attempt to evaluate ways by which the father could have provided more support aimed at his family’s social development. I would also attempt to identify the ways in which the mother could give guidance instead of abuse. Joe frequently enjoys peace and calm at the eatery where he works in contrast to the humiliation and abuse he endures at home. The emotional factors which affect a family are social support, relationships and self-awareness.
Brain and gender development
From research, it has been proved that the brain of a child goes through several developmental stages from the point of birth till they are three. This development can be affected by factors like environment, relationships and experiences. When these influencing factors aren’t right, the experienced development could be adversely affected. This same situation is seen in gender development. These influencing factors could adversely affect the ability of a child as regards gender identification and the assumption of proper roles in life (Rose, & O’Reilly, 2016). Children who suffer abuse and humiliation could become perpetually confused about life and they are also at risk of suffering from social problems. For example, Joe’s constant humiliation and his development in a terrible household make him label his family as an unfavorable one. He has no self-pride or pride in his parents and he is forced to tell lies regarding their jobs (Goldstein, 2000).
Importance of play in child development
Play is very important for every child and it is even believed to be their right. Play helps in building physical, emotional and cognitive strength as well as dexterity and imagination. Via play, children understand what it means to socialize and interact with people. Play enables children to take on several roles seamlessly when they become adults. It is important in helping children understand leadership and several other skills of life. It equally gives children happiness and makes them feel alive and well (Rose, & O’Reilly, 2016).
References
Goldstein, H. (Ed.). (2000). Joe the king: A study of strengths and morality.
McLeod, S. A. (2008). Mary Ainsworth. Retrieved on September, 18, 204.
Rose, J., & O’Reilly, B. (2016). A systematic review of attachment-based psychotherapeutic interventions for adopted children. Early Child Development and Care, 1-19.
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