Bowlby's Theory - created from Mind Map

Attachment is adaptive Increases chances of survival Ensures child stays close Kids have innate drive to become attached Long term benefits including imprinting

Sensitive period Limited window for development Development of biological systems occur most easily in critical period, but also sensitive Illness may stop this happening Second quarter of the first year

Caregiving is adaptive Drive to provide care is also innate Infants are born with certain characteristics called social releasers Provides protection Formation of attachments depends on the interaction of these systems Baby's face Smiling Crying

A secure base Important for protection Can explore but still have a safe haven Fosters independence

Monotropy and Hierarchy Becomes strongly attached to person who gives most sensitive response Not always mother Forms several attachments, but still has a favourite Bias towards primary attachment Safety net

Internal working model Trusting relationship Develops model of relationship Forms from inconsistent or consistent love

Continuity Hypothesis Consistency between early emotional experiences and later relationships Securely attached infants remain socially comptetent Insecurely attached infants have more issues

Bowlby's Theory