12. Explanations Of Attachment: Bowlby's Theory AO3

Question 1

Name one limitation of Bowlbys theory

Answer 1

Monotropy is socially sensitive because of implications for mothers’ lifestyles

Question 2

Explain why monotropy is socially sensitive

Answer 2

Feminists argue mothers are blamed for anything that goes wrong in a child’s life - pushes mother into making lifestyle choices - e.g. not returning to work - wasn’t Bowlby’s intention

Question 3

What was Bowlby’s intention

Answer 3

He saw himself holding the status of mothers by emphasising importance of their role

Question 4

What does the law of accumulated separation state

Answer 4

Having substantial time apart from primary attachment figure ricks poor quality attachment - will disadvantage child in many ways

Question 5

Name a strength of Bowlbys research

Answer 5

Supported by Lorenz

Question 6

How is Bowlby supported by Lorenz

Answer 6

Both have critical periods - supports innate and adaptive argument

Question 7

What is an issue with using Lorenz to support Bowlby

Answer 7

Animal study - generalisation of birds to humans