Monotropic theory of attachment

Question 1

Bowlby

Answer 1

attachment due to evolution. Critical period, social releasers, monotropy, law of continuity, law of accumulated separation, internal working model.

Question 2

Schaffer + Emerson

Answer 2

stages of attachment and 1 strong attachment. Support for Bowlby.

Question 3

Koluchova

Answer 3

Czech twins locked in basement foe years but turned out to be ok when looked after by other adults after. Normal IQs and meaningful relationships. Counter Bowlby as no long term effects when no attachment in critical period and internal working model.

Question 4

Kagan

Answer 4

temperament hypothesis. Innate personality of infant affects attachment not sensitive of mother. Other explanations for monotropy.