Explanations Of Attachment

• What is the primary caregiver's usual role in an infant's life?

  Typically, the biological mother
• What do biological psychologists argue about attachment bonds?

  They are innate and biologically driven
• According to behaviorists, why do babies love their mothers?

  Because mothers provide food
• What is the 'cupboard love theory' of attachment?

  Attachment develops through learning associations with food
• What type of conditioning explains the 'cupboard love theory'?

  Classical conditioning
• How does classical conditioning work in attachment?

  Infants associate mothers with food and pleasure
• What is an unconditioned stimulus in the context of attachment?

  Food
• What does the term 'conditioned stimulus' refer to in attachment?

  Mother becomes associated with food
• What is operant conditioning in the context of infant behavior?

  Learning through reinforcement patterns
• What is positive reinforcement in attachment?

  Providing milk when the baby cries
• How does negative reinforcement work in infant-caregiver relationships?

  Stopping crying by providing care
• What are primary drives?

  Instinctual needs for survival
• How do secondary drives relate to primary drives?

  They are learned to satisfy primary drives
• What does the term 'face validity' refer to?

  A theory that makes intuitive sense
• What is a criticism of the learning theory of attachment?

  It oversimplifies the attachment process
• What did Harlow's studies suggest about attachment?

  Infants seek comfort, not just food
• What is Bowlby's monotropic theory of attachment?

  Infants are driven to form strong bonds
• What is the critical period for forming attachments according to Bowlby?

  First 30 months after birth
• What is an internal working model?

  A blueprint for future relationships
• How does consistent care affect attachment strength?

  It results in a stronger attachment bond
• What is safe base behavior in infants?

  Exploring while returning for reassurance
• What is a criticism of Bowlby's theory regarding animal research?

  Animal research may not apply to humans
• What is the impact of maternal deprivation according to Bowlby?

  It can lead to lasting negative effects
• How has Bowlby's theory influenced childcare practices?

  Emphasized immediate contact after birth
• What is a criticism of Bowlby's view on gender roles?

  It perpetuates outdated gender biases
• What does the continuity hypothesis suggest?

  Infant attachment predicts adult relationships
• What is the role of alternative theories in evaluating Bowlby's theory?

  They provide different perspectives on attachment
• What is the significance of Harlow's research?

  It highlighted the importance of comfort
• How does Bowlby's theory relate to modern family dynamics?

  It may not fit evolving family roles
• What is the impact of Bowlby's theory on social services?

  They take neglect cases very seriously