AO1 - Bowlby's Monotropic Theory

• A special attachment with one primary caregiver is known as a monotropic bond.
• Bowlby’s monotropic theory is an evolutionary explanation of attachment.
• Evolutionary ideas like Bowlby's suggest babies have an innate attachment drive in order to survive.
• Monotropy is a unique strong attachment that infants form to a single caregiver, which is usually the mother.
• Bowlby’s monotropic theory of attachment suggests attachment is important for a child’s survival.