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Evaluate the contribution of John Bowlby to the development of the theory of attachment.
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Tutor: Ian Rivers Student: Ian Walbridge Subject: Psychology of child development (2PY020). ? Essay question: Evaluate the contribution of John Bowlby to the development of the theory of attachment. 01/05/07 Evaluate the contribution of John Bowlby to the development of the theory of attachment. "Bowlby drew the model of branching developmental pathways (a tree lying on its side) wherein change is always possible but is constrained by the branching pathways previously chosen" (Sroufe, 1986) p.842. This rather basic analogy helps understand that for development to be successive, an early base of good upbringing (pathways) is to be needed. Our early experiences can be of great importance as each successive adaptation is a product of new situations and our development to that point. The ability to differentiate between adults in infancy is the start of attachment, and it is attachment where John Bowlby believes great importance should be emphasised to develop stable mental health. Bowlby is considered to...
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