Evolution Theory Evaluation

Question 0

What is Lorenz’s research and is it a strength or weakness to Bowlby’s theory?

Answer 0

He showed that goslings seemed to be preprogrammed to follow the first living thing they see. This is a strength because if goslings are preprogrammed then humans can be too

Question 1

What is Schaffer and Emerson’s research and is it a strength or weakness to Bowlby’s theory?

Answer 1

They found that children have multiple attachments. At 7 months 29% had several attachments 10% had 5 or more. This is a weakness to Bowlby’s theory, because it contradicts the monotropy theory

Question 2

What is Harlow’s and harlow’s research and is it a strength or weakness to Bowlby’s theory?

Answer 2

The research on monkeys raised with no caregiver showed signs of emotional and social disturbance as adults and they weren’t good mothers. This is a strength to Bowlby’s theory because it supports the idea of a critical period and internal working model

Question 3

What is Hazen and Shaver’s research and is it a strength or weakness to Bowlby’s theory?

Answer 3

They found that people with secure childhood attachments were less likely to get divorced than those with insecure attachments and were more likely to believe that love could last. This supports the idea of an internal working model so is a strength

Question 4

Is the research on the koluchova twins a weakness or a strength?

Answer 4

It’s a weakness because it contradicts the critical period

Question 5

The fact that it’s difficult to prove that something is innate a strength or weakness

Answer 5

It’s a weakness because the idea of babies being born with innate skills lacks research