Explanations of attachment - learning theory Flashcards
What do behaviourists argue (5)
- we are born as blank slates
- all we have at birth is the capacity to learn
- all behaviour is learnt from the environment
- we learn through experience
- we learn through association
What does learning theory suggest ?
It suggests that attachments develop through the infant learning to associate the caregiver with food
What is the baby associating the mother with food also known as ?
Cupboard love theory
What does the feeder eventually produce ?
It eventually produces the pleasure associated with food without the food itself
Association between an individual and a sense of pleasure = ?
Attachment
What is meant by positive reinforcement in operant comditioning ?
Any behaviour that produces a pleasant consequence / reward is likely to be repeated
What is meant by negative reinforcement in operant comditioning ?
Behaviour that stops something unpleasant are also likely to be repeated
Behaviour that led to an unpleasant outcome is less likely to be repeated