evaluation for bowlbys evolutionary theory
- research suggests that infants can still have healthy attachments after the critical period
- critics argue that the importance of monotropy is over emphasised [e.g. schaffer and emerson found multiple attachments]
- Thomas found that it was better to have multiple attachments rather than one
- Parke found that different attachments have different benefits rather than only needing one
- Van ijzendoorn argued a secure network of adults is needed