Attachment is a deep and enduring bond that emotionally connects one person to another‚ however this attachment does not necessarily have to be shared as one person may have an attachment with an individual which is not reciprocated. Such attachments are characterized by specific behaviours in children such as seeking to be in the attachment figure’s company when upset or distressed. The evolutionary theory of attachment originates with the work of John Bowlby whom was inspired by the work of renowned
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As humans we form attachments with other humans throughout our lifetime. As we go into each stage of life our attachments change. I believe our first attachment as human starts as fetus’s in our mother’s womb. Before we know about life we know our mothers and from that moment our attachment starts. What exactly is an attachment? Attachment is an emotional tie to a specific other person or people that endures across time and space. In 1958 the first attachment theorist by the name of John Bowlby’s
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Attachment styles in human beings bring about the tendency to seek closeness to another person and feel secure when that person is present (Nunavik counseling and social work training program). Attachment styles explains the affective bond that emerges between child and caregiver early in development (Levy‚ Scala‚ Temes & Clouthier 2015)‚ as well as between two adults (Lechnyr). Attachments between a child and a caregiver are based on the child’s need for safety‚ security and protection‚ paramount
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discussion of John Bowl by’s theory of attachment‚ this is one of the most used theories in children’s social work today. I will then discuss the origins of attachment theory‚ with giving an overview of what attachment theory consists of. In addition I will critically analyse this theory by incorporating other theorist’s views. Further I will give a brief account of how Mary Ainsworth researched attachment and her outcomes and classifications‚ which strengthened and widened the theory. Finally I will discuss
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evaluate the learning theory of attachment The learning theory‚ firstly proposed by Dolland Miller (1950) argues that attachment is a form of nurture and so is learnt. Behaviourists came up with the idea that it is learnt either through classical or operant conditioning. The learning theory was introduced by behaviourists who base most of their explanation on the effects of nurturing. They proposed that all behaviour is learned rather than inborn and In terms of attachment‚ through either classical
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Outline and evaluate the evolutionary theory of attachment Bowlby came up with this theory and believed that attachment is innate and adaptive. His theory states that we are born with an inherited need to form an attachment in order to help us survive. This involved Darwins theory of natural selection as any behaviour that helps you survive will be kept in the gene pool. In terms of humans‚ babies are helpless and rely completely on the primary caregiver which is normally the mother. Interestingly
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the world for putting a scientific label to motherly love and its importance to a child. He called his evidences Attachment Theory. Bowlby’s thesis was that the success of all relationships in life is dependent on the success of the first one‚ specifically the bond between the infant or small child and his mother or primary guardian. As unemotional as the sound of the word “attachment” may sound‚ it defines a phenomenon that a mother’s love does so only imperfectly and that is the mutual love of
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Beyond the scenic landscape‚ a class of twenty-five fourth graders had been recently dismissed for recess. Their unrestrained delight was evident around the massive playground set‚ but flourished especially on the kickball field. Blissful laughter and melodic voices rang through my ears as I intently supervised the students‚ much like a mother to her kin. However‚ the atmosphere immediately changed for the worst when a prolonged wail had reverberated from the kickball area. Having been attuned to
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Attachment Theory Bowlby’s description for attachment theory as a means for significant affectionate attachment bonds‚ created between people‚ where many types of emotional distress and personal diagnoses can be formed when this bond is lacking and/or separation is present or loss occurs (Berry & Danquah‚ 2015; Bowlby‚ 1977). This significance is developed from infancy between infants and their primary caregivers. This time period and proper attachment is pivotal in the development of a person’s
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As teenagers‚ we’ve all waited for the day where we could live by ourselves. It might not be as easy as we think though. The Attachment Theory originates from John Bowlby‚ who worked as a psychiatrist at the Child Guidance Clinic in London. This theory states that a strong emotional and physical attachment to at least one primary caregiver is critical to personal development. Loss of a strong bond in your early years can lead to anxiety‚ maternal deprivation‚ and affectionless psychopathy. Anxiety
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