Bowlbys monotropic theory of attachment AO3

• Who criticized Bowlby's work regarding attachment theory?

  SCHAFFER and EMERSON
• What did SCHAFFER and EMERSON find about attachments in infants?

  They found that multiple attachments, not monotropic attachments, are the norm.
• How does SCHAFFER and EMERSON's finding challenge Bowlby's theory?

  It suggests that the mother-child relationship is not unique and that multiple attachments can occur simultaneously.
• What is a criticism of Bowlby's work mentioned in the study material?

  Bowlby's work is socially sensitive and places pressure on mothers, especially working ones.
• Which researchers supported Bowlby's continuity hypothesis?

  HAZAN and SHAVER
• What did HAZAN and SHAVER find regarding securely attached infants?

  They found that securely attached infants were more likely to have long-lasting romantic attachments as adults.
• What evidence did GAILEY provide in relation to Bowlby's internal working model?


  GAILEY found that mothers of 1-year-olds had similar attachment styles to their own mothers, suggesting a blueprint effect from childhood attachments.
• How does the study material describe the nature vs. nurture debate in relation to attachment theory?

  It states that Bowlby's work is heavily on the nature side, while learning theory proposes that attachment is based on conditioning and associated with food.
• What criticism did Koluchová have regarding Bowlby's critical period?

  Koluchová studied twins who recovered from extreme abuse, suggesting Bowlby's critical period may be more of a 'sensitive period.'
• What are the key points of Bowlby's attachment theory?

  • Monotropic attachment is the norm.
  • Critical period for attachment formation.
  • Internal working model influences future relationships.
  • Attachment is biologically based.
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of Bowlby's attachment theory?

  Strengths:

  • Influential in understanding attachment.
  • Supported by research like HAZAN and SHAVER.

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Criticized for being socially sensitive.
  • Underestimates the role of fathers.
  • Challenged by findings of multiple attachments.