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Psychologists

have many different theories to explain attachment, one being the Learning

theory. It is based on the behaviourist’s approach and suggests that all

behaviour is learnt rather than innate. They describe infants as ‘blank slates’

(Tabula Rasa) when they are born and that everything a child becomes can be

explained by the experiences they’ve had. Behaviourists suggest that all

behaviour, including attachment, is learned either through classical or operant

conditioning.

The Learning Theory

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