bowbly mono tropic theory Flashcards
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theory
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- evolutionary explanation
- argues that , infants have innate drive to form strong attachment to mother, and stay in close proximity
- drive is instinctual , as forming attachment is vital to infants survival , as mother gives food/security
2
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how do they develop monotropic relationship
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instinctively use signals e.g social releasers ( crying/smiling), to get caregivers attention
- according to bowb, mothers r bio programmed to find behaviour cute/distresing
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