evaluation of Bowlby

Question 1

strength

Answer 1

research conducted by Hazen and Shaver supports existence of Internal working model
- looked at couples, and observed them on how they reacted to various stressors, in case of adults where they had weak attachment, there were feelings of inadequacy and lack of intimacy

Question 2

other strength

Answer 2

-acceptance of his study, widely acknowledged that attachment should take place early in life, strength because there is real life application in adoptive agencies to ensure children get adopted at the earliest stage

Question 3

weakness

Answer 3

monotropy is overemphasised, Thomas stated it’s more beneficial to have a network of attachments to support infants and the emotional social needs rather than having one attachment, ISSUE OF VALIDITY

Question 4

limitations

Answer 4

• biological determinism, not everyone has the innate tendency to form attachments
• psychic determinism, just bc your relationship with mother is bad doesn’t mean your future ones will be too
• socially sensitive, pressure on mothers