Bowlby's theory

Question 1

What is evolutionary theory

Answer 1

The process whereby useful features are introduced to a species

Question 2

What was Bowlby’s theory based on

Answer 2

The work of ethologists

Question 3

Why did Bowlby say humans are like animals

Answer 3

We have an innate tendancy to form attachments

Question 4

What does ASCMI stand for

Answer 4

Adaptive
Social releasers
Critical period
Monotropy
Internal working model

Question 5

What is the internal working model

Answer 5

Formed through the monotropic attachment. It is a special mental schema for relationships and all the child’s future relationships will be based on this

Question 6

What is monotropy

Answer 6

Infants form one very specific attachment with their mother. If the mother isn’t available they can bond with another present mother substitute

Question 7

What is the critical period

Answer 7

Baby has to form an attachment with a caregiver in a critical period. This is up to 1 yr and if this doesn’t happen the child’s PIES are damaged for life

Question 8

What are social releasers

Answer 8

These unlock the innate tendancy of adults to care for them. These are both physical and behavioural e.g crying and cooing

Question 9

Why are attachements adaptive

Answer 9

When infants form attachments, they are kept safe, given food and kept warm