Attachment - Bowlby's theory (explanation of attachment)

Question 1

What does monotropy mean?

Answer 1

The bond a baby forms with its primary attachment figure

Question 2

What is a critical period? And how long is it in this theory?

Answer 2

A critical period is defined as a window wherein a system maintains a heightened sensitivity to particular stimuli in order to develop in a functional manner
- 2 years

Question 3

What are the two strengths of the theory?

Answer 3

Evidence supporting the role of social releasers
Support for the idea of the internal working model

Question 4

What is a limitation of the theory?

Answer 4

Concept of monotropy lacks validity