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
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