Bowlby's Monotropic Theory

Question 1

Define monotropic

Answer 1

Mono means one

And = one particular attachment

That is different/ unique from all others

= central to child’s development

Question 2

Define innate

Answer 2

Instinctive behaviour

That connot be learned

Question 3

Define internal working model

Answer 3

Mental representations

Of our attachment to our primary caregiver

Affects future relationships

As they carry our perceptions of what relationships are like

Question 4

Define social releasers

Answer 4

Innate behaviors

Shown by infants

To lead to caregiving response

Question 5

Define critical period

Answer 5

Refers to time when attachment

Must form if it is to form at all

Question 6

Define sensitive period

Answer 6

The best time period

For an attachment to form