Child psychology : What is Attachment?

Course details

The attachments we form at their earliest stages of our lives have a marked impact on the people we grow to become. As babies, we form inseparable bonds with those who provide us with the care with need to survive. At its heart, attachment theory is purely a survival mechanism – we remain closest to those who provide us with what we need to survive. Nevertheless, both the formation and maintenance of attachments runs so much deeper than this fundamental survival instinct alone. It is a critically importance concept in the field of child psychology – one that can influence a child’s developmental progress like nothing else.
This exclusive tutorial forms part of a two-part introduction to one of the most important child psychology subtopics. Study a broad definition and explanation of attachment theory, along with maternal depravation hypothesis, evolutionary theory and a full investigation of Bowlby’s Attachment Theory. Explore Harlow’s Studies of Monkeys and Attachments, Spitz’ Studies of Children in Institutions, typical attachments during childhood and more.

Objectives

• Explain what Attachment is
• Identify the kinds of Attachment Theories and Evolution
• Analyze the Harlow’s Studies of Monkeys and Attachments
• Programme Content

Topics:

• What is Attachment?
• Bowlby’s Attachment Theory
• Evolutionary Theory
• Maternal Deprivation Hypothesis
• Internal Working Models
• Harlow’s Studies of Monkeys and Attachments
• Spitz’ Studies of Children in Institutions
• Robertson (1952)
• Imprinting
• Typical Attachments

Course Benefits:

• Full Tutor Support
• Self paced, no fixed schedules
• Available to students anywhere in the world
• 24/7 Access to the LMS ( Learning Management System )
• Easy to understand quality e-learning study materials
• The benefit of applying for NUS extra Discount Card.

Updated on 23 October, 2017