Bowlby's theory

Bowlyb's Evolutionary theory-A01:Attachement- innate human survival mechanism.*Maintains proximity to caretaker*Provides secure safe base for child to explore the world.*Helps child regulate emotions.> Child selects special attachment figure (monotropy)>Attachment must occur within Critical period (2.5 years)...or there will be long lasting negative effects.>Will effect emotional and intellectual development.Primary attachment= Template for future social relationshipsInternal working model=Realtionship with primary caregiver gives expectations for fututre relationships.Continuity hypothesis=Attachment type remains stable as child develops (stable child=stable adult)Maternal deprivation= Primary and full dep:Primary:Leads to anxiety, depression and excessive need for love.Full:(Lack for 1st 6 months) leads to impossiblity of making bonds.A02:Supporting Bowlby= *Goldfarb - Looked at kids growing up in institutions*Spitz and Wolf -observed mothers in penal institutions caring for babies for 1st year.*Rhesus -Monkeys: wanted comfort not food.Opposing Bowlby=*Rutter - studided  group of delinquents on the isle of wight and found no connection between delinquency and seperation form mother.

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