Dollard + Miller (1950) - explanation of attachment based on OC + drive reduction theory. 'Drive' something that motivates behaviour - when animal uncomfortable, creates drive to reduce discomfort.
Hungry infant, drive to reduce discomfort. When infant fed, drive reduced + produces feeling of pleasure - rewarding, positive reinforcement. Behaviour -> being fed more likely to be repeated in future b/c rewarding. Food becomes primary reinforcer b/c supplies reward.
Through OC process, person who supplies food associated w/ avoiding discomfort + becomes secondary reinforce + sourve of reward in his/her own right. Attachment occurs b/c child seeks person who can supply reward.
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