AO3: Learning theory

Cards (3)

Limitation: Counter-evidence from animal studies
What? Lack of support from animal studies
Who? Lorenz - geese imprinted regardless of food + Harlow - monkeys showed preference for comfort over food
Why? Other factors than food important
Limitation: Counter-evidence from human studies
What? Lack of support from human studies
Who? Schaffer and Emerson - formed attachment to mother regardless of food; unrelated to feeding
Why? Other factors than food important
Strength: Some conditioning involved
What? Some elements of conditioning involved
Who? Baby may associate comfort with an adult, influencing main attachment type
Why? Learning theory still useful