Bowlby's Theory AO1

Question 1

Bowlby’s belief

Answer 1

-disagrees with learning theory of attachment
-formation of attachment is innate, necessary for survival
-attachment is adaptive, came up with monotropic theory

Question 2

Monotropy

Answer 2

-the attachment to this 1 cg is different, most important bond
-more time spent with 1cg, infant development will be better
-infants have one special bond, usually mother

Question 3

Continuity hypothesis

Answer 3

-as the infant is attached to one cg, should be a continuity in their attachment
-infant shouldn’t be separated from this 1 af
-1 cg should provide care for infant, responsive all the time

Question 4

Social releaser

Answer 4

-infants are born with a set of ‘cute’ features
-use these features to capture attention of caregivers
-more likely to interact if infants appear to be cute

Question 5

Critical period

Answer 5

-limited window for attachment to develop
-takes place quicker (6 months)
-2 years old, sensitive period
-if attachments isn’t formed, more difficult to form healthy one in later life

Question 6

Internal working model

Answer 6

-child forms mental representation of their attachment with 1 cg
-serves as a model for future relationships
-affects how child will choose to parent in the future