Bowlby's Theory AO3

Question 1

Limitation

Answer 1

P. concept of monotropy lacks validity
E. Schaffer and Emerson- most babies attached to one person, some attached to multiple
E. first attachment may have strong influence , may just mean stronger, not different in quality of other attachment
L. may be incorrect that there’s a unique quality

Question 2

Strength

Answer 2

P. evidence to support IWM
E. researchers measured mother’s attachment to their 1 cg, also assessed attachment quality of babies. found mothers with poor af have poorly attached babies
L. supports Bowlby’s idea that mother’s ability to form attachments is influenced by IWM

Question 3

Counterpoint

Answer 3

-probably other important influences on social development
-some psychologists believe genetic differences affect social behaviour in both babies and adults
-differences could impact parenting ability -kornienko
-Bowlby may have overstated importance of IWM