Bowlby's monotropic theory

Question 1

Overview of bowlby’s attachment theory

Answer 1

• influenced by the theory of evolution
• believed that attachment behaviour is innate and adaptive, serving to promote survival
• he proposed two key theories: his monotropic theory of attachment and his maternal deprivation theory

Question 2

social releasers

Answer 2

innate infant behaviours which cause a variety of responses in adults, e.g. crying or smiling