Bowlbys monotropic theory of attachment

• What innate drive do infants have to ensure their survival?

  Infants have an innate drive to survive.
• Why do babies seek proximity to their caregiver?

  Babies seek proximity to their caregiver for safety.
• What is the evolutionary feature that influences infants' behavior?

  The evolutionary feature is the innate drive to survive.
• What is meant by the term 'adaptive' in the context of infant behavior?


  'Adaptive' refers to the survival advantage passed on through generations.
• What are social releasers in the context of infant-caregiver interaction?


  Social releasers are signals used by babies to attract the caregiver, such as smiling and cooing.
• What role does reciprocity play in the attachment process?

  Reciprocity is key as it involves mutual responses between the baby and caregiver.
• What is the critical period for attachment formation in infants?

  The critical period for attachment formation is up to 2.5 years.
• Why is the age of 3-6 months particularly sensitive for attachment?


  Children are particularly sensitive to attachment during the age of 3-6 months.
• What are the consequences if attachment is not formed during the critical period?


  If attachment isn't formed, there will be later consequences for the child.
• What does the term 'monotropy' refer to in attachment theory?

  Monotropy refers to one special relationship that is more important than others.
• Who is typically the primary attachment figure in a child's life?

  The primary attachment figure is usually the mother.
• What is the Internal Working Model in attachment theory?


  The Internal Working Model is the idea that the first attachment serves as a blueprint for future relationships.
• What does the law of continuity state in attachment theory?

  The law of continuity states that the more constant and predictable a child's care, the better the quality of their attachment.
• What is the law of accumulated separation in attachment theory?

  The law of accumulated separation states that the effects of every separation from the mother 'add up'.
• What did Bowlby suggest about the safest dose of separation from the mother?


  Bowlby suggested that the safest dose of separation is therefore a zero separation.