AO1 - Bowlby's Monotropic theory

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  • 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.
  • A special attachment with one primary caregiver is known as a monotropic bond.