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The Learning Theory

1. What is meant by the term 'Attachment'? - Attachment is an emotional bond between and infant and primary care giver, seen through behavior like proximity seeking and clinging.

2. Behaviorists suggest that there are two ways in which attachments are formed: operant conditioning and classical conditioning.

3. Operant Conditioning is the idea that we learn through being rewarded. For example, when an infant is hungry, a drive to reduce the hunger is created. When fed, the drive is reduced, giving them pleasure. The food becomes the primary reinforcer as it reinforces the behaviour to reduce the discomfort.