Main features of Bowlby's theory of attachment A child has an innate need to form an attachment with one person. This special attachment to one person
{"Image DocumentName": "Main features of Bowlby\u2019s theory of attachment", "Image ImageDescription": "A child has an innate need to form an attachment with one person. This special attachment to one person is called monotropy. This strong relationship with one person should continue unbroken for the first two years of life if adverse effects are to be avoided. The maternal deprivation hypothesis holds that a broken attachment (or lack of an attachment) leads to problems for the child with relationships on reaching adulthood. Broken attachment leads to delinquency and affectionless psychopathy. Attachment provides a safe haven for when the child is afraid and a secure base fro which to explore the world. Separation distress/anxiety serves to draw the attachment figure back to the infant and is a survival mechanism.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}