Bowlby's Theory: An Evaluation

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Bowlby's Theory: An Evaluation

Advantages

  • the theory was representative of the the culture of the time.
  • the maternal deprivation hypothesis has had impact upon how we treat children

Disadvantages

  • His theory is outdated
  • . There is evidence to suggest a sensitive period rather than a critical one. The concept of internal working models have not been supported by empirical evidence and evolutionary theories have later been criticised.

Evaluation

The theory may be dated and sexist now, when the theory was published it was representative of the culture of the time. In addition, the maternal deprivation hypothesis has affected how we treat children today. However, specific aspects of his theory have been criticised. 

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