Bowbly's monotripic theory

Question 1

Evaluation

Answer 1

1) IWM is testable and it predicts patterns of attachment (Bailey at al)
2) Clear evidence that social releasers are intended to initiate social interaction
3) research is conflicting (Schaffer and Emerson challenge assumption. found significant majority appeared able to form multiple attachments
4) Alternate explanation for role of attachment in social development (role of temperament - some more anxious)