Bowlby's Theory of Attachment
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- Created on: 19-02-16 17:46
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Bowlby suggests that a child is born with an innate response to develop an attachment with someone.
Monotropy & Hierarchy
- the monotropy is the primary care giver - this is normally the mother
- the hierarchy is any secondary attachment which is developed - this can include the father - these attachments are developed for social and emotional development
Attachment is innate - children are born with an innate drive to develop attachments
Care giving is innate - people are born with the innate response to provide care for infants - this care is released when the children show social releases eg crying
Secure base
- the mother is used as a secure base
- this allows children to go and explore bases and return to a safe place (their mother)
Continuity Hypothesis
- an individuals childhood attachment carries on into their adulthood
- the child's attachment will determine their future relationships
- this is developed from the child's attachment to their primary care giver
Internal Working Model (IWM)
- this is an individual's views on adult romantic relationships
- this is developed from watching the primary care giver as an infant…
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