Attachment Theory

Question 1

Attachment theory originated from the work of which theorist?

Answer 1

John Bowlby

Question 2

What did Bowlby believe?

Answer 2

Children are born predisposed to attach to others in order to help them survive

Question 3

According to Bowlby, the critical period for developing attachment is______

Answer 3

within the 1st 5 years of life

Question 4

What is the basis for the learning of attachment theory?

Answer 4

provision of food; children attach to whomever feeds them

Question 5

Children engage in operant conditioning which means?

Answer 5

they learn that certain behaviors get them attention so they repeat them (ie: crying, smiling)

Question 6

Insecure attachments can result in _____

Answer 6

psychiatric disorders and hostile clients