influence of early attachment on childhood and adult relationships

Question 1

what are the 3 evaluation points for influence of early attachment on childhood and adult relationships

Answer 1

• research to support= Harlow
• deterministic
• socially sensitive

Question 2

who conducted research to support

Answer 2

Harlow - separated 16 baby monkeys from their mothers at birth

Question 3

PEEL for Harlow RTS

Answer 3

P= Harlow separated 16 baby monkeys from their mothers at birth, raised in cages, therefore no early attachment
E= found monkeys had difficulty forming relationships with other monkeys when older, eg- difficulty mating, females inadequate mothers
E= supports because having negative early attachment can lead to negative future relationships with partner and children
L= increasing validity of research investigating…..

Question 4

what two ways can the influence of early attachment on later relationships be critisised

Answer 4

• deterministic
• socially sensitive

Question 5

PEEL for deterministic

Answer 5

P= theory states our behaviour is controlled and determines by early relationships
E= for example- negative early attachment WILL lead a person to have negative attachment with their own children.
E= However, neglects role of free will and choice an indv has. foe example- person experienced insecure negative attachment childhood may choose a different type of relationship own children , form more secure positive attatchment than what they experienced
L= limiting research into …..

Question 6

PEEL for socially sensitive

Answer 6

P= suggests later childhood and adult relationship success and quality of parenting due to early attachment
E= blames parents for relationship failures
E= which could have damaging effect on these relationships
L= raises ethical issues when explaining…..