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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(1992). The origins of attachment theory: John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth. Developmental Psychology. 28‚ 759-775 Cherry‚ K. (2002) Attachment styles. Retrieved from www.psychology.about.com Main‚ M.‚ & Hesse‚ E. (1990). Parents ’ unresolved traumatic experiences are related to infant disorganized attachment
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and evaluate one theory of attachment (12 marks) Bowlby’s theory is an evolutionary theory because‚ in his view attachment is a behavioural system that has evolved because of its survival value and‚ ultimately‚ its reproductive value. According to Bowlby‚ children have an innate drive to become attached to a caregiver because attachment has long-term benefits. Both attachment and imprinting ensure that a young animal stays close to a caregiver who will feed and protect the young animal. Thus attachment
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suffer psychological damage as a result of separation. John Bowlby is widely credited as the father of attachment theory due to his extensive research into the concept of attachment. He revolutionized our thinking about a child’s bond to its mother and the emotional and social impact created as a result of separation‚ deprivation and bereavement describing his theory as "a lasting psychological connectedness between human beings" (Bowlby 1969) pg 194. Believing that early childhood experiences have
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The psychoanalysis‚ John Bowlby formulated the idea between psychoanalysis and other subjects. He approached psychoanalysis through Darwinism‚ by how it has shaped human nature. Bowlby emphasized natural instincts are encountered from the environment that are basic survival skills. Bowlby studied the connection between people‚ without having to be reciprocal‚ which developed into the theory of attachment. The relationship between the attachment between child and mother is essential in personal development
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together they changed the views of childcare practice and how mothers‚ reared their children‚ his views greatly influenced society‚ by identifying that a child first relationship was very important as this would effect them for the rest of their lives. Bowlby (1969) and Ainsworth (19740 described "Attachment as a deep‚ and enduring bond that connects one person to another across time and space." (Ainsworth‚ 1976: Bowbly‚ 1969)‚ The development of attachment over the last 50 years has also benefited
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In Bowlby’s attachment theory he stated 6 clear factors that were integral to the development of attachment from an infant to its primary care giver. Firstly‚ Bowlby stated that attachment is “adaptive and innate” meaning through evolution; attachment is a behavioural system that has become crucial to survival and therefore the continuation of the species. His second factor was the “sensitive period” in which there is a critical window of opportunity for an infant’s innate sense of attachment
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John Bowlby believed that behavioural and mental health problems can be traced back to childhood. His theory of attachment suggests that children are hardwired to develop attachments to other people because it will ensure survival. Attachment behaviour and caregiving behaviour are complementary to each other because they behave in ways that secure an attachment. In a 1951 report‚ Bowlby claimed that children who were deprived of maternal care for prolonged periods of time during early childhood
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Basic Concepts in Attachment Theory Attachment theory is the joint work of John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth (Ainsworth & Bowlby‚ 1991 ). Drawing on concepts from ethology‚ cybernetics‚ information processing‚ developmental psychology‚ and psychoanalysts‚ John Bowlby formulated the basic tenets of the theory. He thereby revolutionized our thinking about a child’s tie to the mother and its disruption through separation‚ deprivation‚ and bereavement. Mary Ainsworth’s innovative methodology not only
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relationships between people‚ mainly the long-term relationships between children and parents and romantic partners. The first attachment theorist was a British psychologist by the name John Bowlby. Bowlby described attachment as a long-lasting psychological connectedness that exist among human beings. Bowlby wanted
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