Animal Studies (attachment)

Question 1

What did Lorenz do in 1935

Answer 1

Imprinting is there is an innate readiness to form a strong bond
He split a group of goose eggs and when they hatched half of them saw Lorenz first and half saw thier mother
His group followed him everywhere the control group followed thier mother even when mixed they still showed these characteristics
Imprinting should take place in the critical period

Question 2

1 strength and 1 weakness of Lorenzs study

Answer 2

Strength is research support similar study was some with chickens
Weakness is that it is not generalisable

Question 3

What did Harlow do in 1959

Answer 3

Put a baby monkey in a room with two ‘mothers’ one wire that have food the other cloth
All 8 monkeys spent most of thier time with cuddling the cloth mother
This shows that comfort is more important
The monkeys were abandoned and were aggressive and unsociable and did not properly take care of thier own babies

Question 4

1 strength and 1 weakness of harpies study

Answer 4

Theoretical value. Further understanding of mother infant attachment and shows the importance of early relationships
Ethical issues. Creates long lasting emotional harm