Attatchment -explanation Of It- bolbys Monotropic Theory

Question 1

Attachment
Explanation of it
Bolbys monotropic theory
ASC MI
“A”

Answer 1

Bolbys theory claims attachemnt innate process giving survival “A”dvantage

Question 2

Attachment
Explanation of it
Bolbys monotropic theory
ASC MI
“S”

Answer 2

Bobby used term “S” ocial releases -describes set of biologically -predisposed behaviours as part of baby which encourages adults to attach ‘feel love ‘,part of reciprocal process
Eg gurgling sounds,mimic talking ,cute giggles,or grip reflex around finger
From evolutionary perspective ,behaviours r advantage to babies survival cus draw adults attention n care

Question 3

Attachment
Explanation of it
Bolbys monotropic theory
ASC MI
“C”

Answer 3

Claimed there a “C” ritical period attachment must form 6m-2.5 years
After says unlikely child develops any attachments
But observations go against this
As they do but just at a slower pace
Should probs be called sensitive period
,period is biologically determined

Question 4

Attachment
Explanation of it
Bolbys monotropic theory
ASC MI
“M”

Answer 4

“M” onotropic
Mono=1
Tropic=leaning towards
Emphasis on child’s attachment one caregiver being different to n more important to than others bolby called it the” mother” we say it’s primary attachment fig
Tho he did say it can be any care giver

Question 5

Attachment
Explanation of it
Bolbys monotropic theory
ASC MI
“I”

Answer 5

Claimed infants form mental representation of relationships using this mother fig attachemnt
“I” nternal working model
Child will base future romance n platonic relations on
Influences their expectations
Positive or negative
Leads to expecting n accepting treatment in other relations

Question 6

Attachment
Explanation of it
Bolbys monotropic theory
ASC MI
Continuity hyposthesis

Answer 6

Child in secure relationship n environment will expect /accept likely will enjoy positive relatiops inlater life .n vice versa

Question 7

Attachment
Explanation of it
Bolbys monotropic theory
Support

Answer 7

Love quiz invention from this theory
-questionare to explore continuity in early quality of attachment life to later attachment life
In adult relationships
Collected info from early attachemnt types n attitudes n experiences of later adult relationships
Found securely attached =infants tended to have longer lasting relationships as adults
.those insecure =more difficult tended to divorce ,believed love is blind

Question 8

Attachment
Explanation of it
Bolbys monotropic theory
Ignores significance of temperament

Answer 8

Very important to include children’s genetically influenced personality
Means innately some babies more anxious or sociable than others
These differences may influence how relationships are conducted in life regardless of experiences

Question 9

Attachment
Explanation of it
Bolbys monotropic theory
Overlooks role of the farther
Outdated n sexist

Answer 9

Implies farther unimportant in early stages on infants life ,that his importance is largely economic
Grossman found mums key in nuturing farther have playful role
Implies women’s place is in the home
Implies mum shouldn’t go to work
As said mother should never leave the baby”safest does of separation is 0
But did later say “mother” dosnt have to be biological
He’s just trying say mums important

Question 10

Attachment
Explanation of it
Bolbys monotropic theory
Contradicted by learning theory

Answer 10

Ignore nuture side of nature nuture debate
Bolby says attachment is result of evolution n enhancing survival therfore is innate
Claims attachment is learnt through reinforcement