Learning Theory

• Who are the authors associated with the attachment theory mentioned?

  Carter and Cassidy
• What is the term used for the observation method mentioned?

  Undercover observation
• What does the learning theory suggest about attachment?

  Attachment is based on feeding relationships
• What is the behaviorist approach related to in the study material?

  Learning approach
• What is classical conditioning as described in the study material?

  Learning through association
• What did Pavlov believe about dogs and food?

  Dogs associate food with salivation
• What is the unconditioned stimulus in Pavlov's experiment?

  Food
• What is the unconditioned response in Pavlov's experiment?

  Salivation
• What is the neutral stimulus in Pavlov's experiment?

  Bell
• What is the conditioned response after Pavlov's conditioning?

  Salivation
• What does Dollard and Miller's theory suggest about children's attachment?

  Children attach based on food provision
• What is the 'cupboard love' approach in attachment theory?

  Attachment based on feeding relationships
• How does classical conditioning relate to attachment?

  Babies associate caregivers with food satisfaction
• What is positive reinforcement in the context of attachment?

  Crying leads to receiving food
• How does operant conditioning explain attachment continuity?

  Attachment continues through positive reinforcement
• What is negative reinforcement in the context of attachment?

  Feeding stops the baby from crying
• What does Sears et al. suggest about attachment and hunger?

  Attachment is a secondary drive learned through food
• What is a 'Drive' in the context of attachment theory?

  A motivation for behavior
• How does discomfort relate to attachment in infants?

  Discomfort motivates infants to seek caregivers
• What is the primary drive related to attachment in infants?

  Hunger