An innate readiness to develop a strong bond with the mother which takes place during a specific time in development, usually the first few hours after being born/hatching. If it doesn’t happen then, it probably won’t happen.
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Classical conditioning
Learning through association. A neutral stimulus is consistently paired with an unconditioned stimulus so that it eventually takes on the properties of the stimulus and is able to produce a conditioned response.
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learning theory
The name given to a group of explanations (classical and operant conditioning), which explain behaviour in terms of learning than any inborn tendencies than higher order thinking.
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operant conditioning
Learning through reinforcement
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social learning theory
Learning through observing others and imitating behaviours that are rewarded
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continuity hypothesis
the idea that emotionally secure infants go on to be emotionally secure, trusting and socially confident
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critical period
a biologically determined period of time, during which certain characteristics can develop. Outside of this window such development is not possible.
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internal working model
A mental model of the world which enables individuals to predict and control their environment. In the case of attachment the model relates to a person’s expectations about relationships.
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monotropy
The idea that one relationship that the infant has with their primary attachment figure is of special significance in emotional development
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social releaser
A social behaviour or characteristic that elicits caregiving and leads to attachment
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Learning through association. A neutral stimulus is consistently paired with an unconditioned stimulus so that it eventually takes on the properties of the stimulus and is able to produce a conditioned response.
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Classical conditioning
Card 3
Front
The name given to a group of explanations (classical and operant conditioning), which explain behaviour in terms of learning than any inborn tendencies than higher order thinking.
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Card 4
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Learning through reinforcement
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Card 5
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Learning through observing others and imitating behaviours that are rewarded
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