Topic 3: Parental Influence on Children's Trajectories

Explain what is meant by nature and nurture in regard to parenting.

Explain what is meant by parent-child attachment.

Describe one example of each:

• Secure attachment style:
• Preoccupied attachment style:
• Dismissing attachment style:
• Fearful attachment style:

Parenting Styles

Explain what is meant by the parental establishment of trajectories.

Describe some of the trajectories in your home as a child. How did these influence your development?

Explain how parental decision-making promotes and establishes trajectories.

List four of the determinants listed in the textbook:

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Select two of the four listed. Explain how they interrelate: