define attachment and criticise Bowlby's theory of maternal deprivation
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ATTACHMENT 1. What is attachment; why is it important; how is it demonstrated and classified? 2. Using appropriate research studies criticise Bowlby's theory of Maternal Deprivation. The initial part of this essay will explain attachment, say why it is important and show the various ways in which it is demonstrated. The second will be critically examining Bowlby's theory of Maternal Deprivation using theories and hypotheses that both support and oppose him. Kagan et al (1978) defined attachment as 'an intense emotional relationship that is specific to two people, that endures over time, and in which prolonged separation from the partner is accompanied by stress and sorrow'. This applies to attachments formed at any time in life and is accepted by psychologists as being crucial for normal, healthy development. Our first attachment is the prototype for all the attachments that follow. If initial experiences are negative, it could affect further attachments and relationships. (Bowlby 1953)...

