Explanations of attachment: Bowlby's theory
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Explanations of attachment: Bowlby’s theory
Bowbly’s theory of attachment 1969
· Evolutionary theory
· In this view attachment is a behavioural system that has evolved due to its survival value and reproductive value
· Children have an innate drive to attach as it has long term benefits- this is linked to imprinting
· Attachment and imprinting is an adaptive behaviour- increase the likelihood of survival
Sensitive period
· Attachment has a limited window for development = sensitive period
· The second quarter of the first year is when the infants are most…
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