Research Into Bowlbys Monotropic Theory Flashcards
1
Q
What did Lorenz find?
A
That certain animals have an innate tendency to respond immediately and consistently to specific forms of stimuli like visual markings
2
Q
What does Lorenz’s findings suggest?
A
That innate pre programming provides an evolutionary advantage as by staying close to such individuals, newborns are safe
3
Q
What did Schaffer and Emerson find which goes against his theory?
A
That multiple attachments are the norm - 39% of children had their attachment figure with someone other than the main carer
4
Q
What did Rutter find about mothers?
A
They aren’t special in the way Bowlby believed - infants display attachments to a range of different people
