Monotropic Theory^

Question 1

Explanation

Answer 1

genetic
adaptive process (innate)
bond because its necessary to survive
any feature that help survive has been naturally selected and passed on

Question 2

Monotropic Theory

Answer 2

attachment to primary care giver is most important bond
- more time together = more developed baby

Question 3

• Of Monotropic Theory

Answer 3

undermines secondary care giver’s bond
VS Schaffer & Emerson’s 4 stages

Question 4

Continuity Hypothesis

Answer 4

infant attachment to one care giver and should be a continuity attachment
shouldn’t be separated
- provide predictable/ responsible care
the quality of attachment is important and its development

Question 5

Social Releaser

Answer 5

cute features
use it to capture attention and active a social interaction
- more likely to care/ interact

Question 6

Critical Period

Answer 6

6 months
limited window to develop attachment
after its more difficult to form a healthy attachment

Question 7

Sensitive Period

Answer 7

age 2
can still develop attachment
but after its more difficult

Question 8

Internal Working Model

Answer 8

interactions with primary care giver forms mental representation for later in life
template for future
affects how a child will parent

Question 9

Validity of Monotropy

Answer 9

lacks validity
Schaffer & Emerson
- most babies attach to one
- but a minority can form multiple
- 1st will be stronger, but not different in quality
Bowlby wrong that 1st is unique and most important

Question 10

Support For Social Releasers

Answer 10

evidence
cute baby designed to elicit interactions
Brazelton et al
- observed babies trigger interactions with social releasers
- AF told to ignore it
- baby become distressed, lay motionless
Shows the role of social releasers in emo dev
- suggests they are important in attach. dev