explanations for attachment such as learning theory and evolutionary perspective (Bowlby). Discuss one explanation of attachment (8 marks) Bowlby’s attachment theory states that attachment is adaptive and innate (genetic). Infants elicit care giving and become attached to those individuals who respond sensitively to their signals (social releasers). The relationship with the primary caregiver (monotropy) acts like a template for future adult relationships through the internal working model. Bowlby stated
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issues‚ and how these evolved over the years‚ it would be beneficial to look back retrospectively to his childhood and his attachment pattern. The attachment theory is largely applied to the study of psychological processes‚ such as children and adults mental health ‚ interpersonal functioning‚ coping mechanisms or emotion regulation. John Bowlby (1969)‚ conceived the attachment theory to explain the importance of the relationships between the child and the care giver. In Bowlby’s opinion‚ to affirm
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HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT PARENTAL ATTACHMENT AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT A PAPER SUBMITTED TO PROFESSOR DAPHNE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELLING IN FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COUN 502 BY PAMELA E. CAMERON LIBERTY UNIVERSY VIRGINIA‚ USA AUGUST 16‚ 2013 Abstract Parental attachment is a foundational part of human development. There are various patterns
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Attachment is an emotional bond between two people that is a two way process (Sigelman & Rider‚ 2012). Attachment also exists in relationships and starts early during the infancy period between the child and the caregiver. The strength of the bond at the early stage helps to determine how well interactions and relationships are formed with others‚ as the child grew and developed. The attachment theory introduced different types of attachment‚ such as the secure‚ insecure-resistant‚ insecure-avoidant
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Ainsworth experiment Attachment. Something that all humans develop naturally. We all become attached to something and/or someone throughout our lifetime. You see this in very young children‚ but have you ever wondered why you see it more in some than you do in others? Have you ever wondered why sometimes in twins you get a baby that is all about cuddling and being carried and one twin that would much rather walk and lay by his or herself. Well you aren’t the only one to wonder thing. Mary Ainsworth
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The attachment theory came about in the early 1950’s from psychologists John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth. The definition of attachment according to Bowlby is the enduring deep emotional bond between a child and a specific caregiver. Bowlby described attachment as a “lasting psychological connectedness between human beings” (Bowlby‚ 1969‚ p. 194). Bowlby believed that attachment characterized human experience from "the cradle to the grave." Attachment is not only present in infants but it continues
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into completely new areas and capabilities. Put into four different stages of age. 0-2 years – sensory-motor‚ 2-7 years – pre-operational‚ 7-11 years – concrete operations and 11-adulthood – formal operations. Activity Three I do not agree with Bowlby. Positives - Parent gets to know everything about their child‚ e.g. what they hate‚ scared of etc. - Child be used to same environment - Cheaper for parent – no childcare fees - Child may enjoy having all the attention all the time - Parent/child
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STAGES OF ATTACHMENT Secure and Insecure Attachment Elif Ercanli Johnson County Community Collage Attachment is a lasting emotional bond between people. According to Berger (2011) it begins before birth‚ solidifies age‚ and influences relationships throughout life. The concept of attachment was originally developed by John Bowlby (1969‚1973‚1988)‚ a British developmentalist influenced by psychoanalytic theory and ethology‚ the study of animals‚ a precursor to evolutionary psychology. ( Schore
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The Evolutionary Theory of Attachment Bowlby’s evolutionary theory consists of a number of essential factors. The evolutionary theory of attachment as proposed by John Bowlby (1907-1990) suggests that attachment‚ in terms of adaptation‚ is essential for survival. In order to progress healthily‚ children are born with an innate tendency to form attachments. This means that infants are pre-programmed to become attached to their caregiver. This is supported by the research of Lorenz (1952) in
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Evolutionary Theory of Attachment The evolutionary explanation of attachments was first developed by Bowlby. He said that an attachment is biological and crucial for survival as it ensures the infant is cared for due to the reciprocal nature of attachment. Bowlby also said that both infants and carers are innately programmed with the ability to make attachments and that Bowlby believes in monotropy‚ the belief that a child can only create an attachment with one primary caregiver only and this
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