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Exploring the behaviorist perspective on attachment, this content delves into how children form emotional bonds through learned behaviors via classical and operant conditioning. It discusses John B. Watson's theories, Pavlov's and Skinner's foundational work, and challenges posed by Harry Harlow's studies on the importance of comfort in attachment beyond basic needs.
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Infants develop attachment through associating their caregiver with fulfilling their basic needs
Reinforcement
Positive interactions with the caregiver strengthen the attachment bond through reinforcement
Behaviorists argue that emotions can be conditioned through classical and operant conditioning, influencing attachment development
Harlow's experiments challenged the idea that attachment is solely based on the fulfillment of basic needs, highlighting the importance of comfort and emotional development
Harlow's studies on social deprivation emphasized the critical role of social and emotional development in the early years and identified a critical period for attachment formation
The ethical considerations in attachment research highlight the need to balance scientific inquiry with compassion and respect for all living beings
Piaget's theory suggests that children construct their understanding of the world through cognitive development, which also influences their capacity for attachment
Schaffer and Emerson's research supports the idea that infants move through stages in developing attachments, influenced by cognitive development
Vygotsky's theory highlights the role of social interactions and culture in learning, including the development of attachment behaviors