Explanations of Attachment - Theory 2 - Bowlby's Monotropic Theory of Attachment

Question 1

What sort of approach does Bowlby’s theory take of explaining behaviour?

Answer 1

An evolutionary approach.

Question 2

What is the notion of adaptiveness based on?

Answer 2

Darwin’s theory of evolution.

Question 3

What does Darwin’s theory of evolution state?

Answer 3

That any genetically determined behaviour that enhances an individual’s survival (and reproduction) will be naturally selected.

Question 4

Why is Darwin’s theory of evolution relevant to Bowlby’s theory of attachment?

Answer 4

Bowlby argued that there would have been a strong selective pressure for close attachment (between males and females) for humans at that time.

Question 5

What did Bowlby assume to create his theory?

Answer 5

That a similar process to imprinting in animals (based on the work by Lorez) operates in humans.

Question 6

Why dis attachment behaviour evolve?

Answer 6

To ensure survival - an infant who is not well attached is less likely to be cared for.

Question 7

Got to the purple page.

Answer 7

Got to the purple page - Weell Doneee!!!!!!