Bowlby Flashcards
what did bowlby reject
learning theory as an explanation of attachment
what did Bowlby observe (against LT)
children experience intense stress when separated from their mothers - even when fed by other caregivers this did not diminish the child’s anxiety
what did bowlby propose about attachment?
it can be understood within a evolutionary context where the caregiver provides. safety and security for the infant.
attachment is adaptive as it enhances the infants chance of survival
what does bowlbys theory support?
lorenz and harlow
what universal need do infants have according to bowlby?
seek close proximity with their caregiver under stress or threatened
what is bowlbys theory often referred to as?
the evolutionary theory
can be explained through natural selection
what has attachment as a vital adaptive quality evolved to
increase the chance of survival through proximity seeking behaviour
why would an infant benefit from a biological mechanism that keeps them close to their mothers?
early stages of development - they are highly dependent on the parent as they require constant care
what are social releasers and what do they do
e.g. smiling and eye contact
promote interaction
why do these need to be innate?
in order for the parents to be kept close to them
what is a monotropic bond?
a singular bond between parent and infant- unique relationship
helps to maintain proximity
what is the law of continuity
the more constant and predictable a child’s care the better the quality of attachment
what is the law of accumulated separation
the effects from every separation adds up - the safest dose is therefore zero
what is the critical period
2.5 years
what is the internal working model
mental representation that serves as a model for what relationships are like and has a powerful effect on the nature of the child’s future development (A TEMPLATE)
