Attachment Theory.ppt

Attachment Theory Definition of Attachment An enduring emotional tie to a special person, characterized by a tendency to seek and maintain closeness, especially during times of stress. Roots of Attachment Theory John Bowlby applied ethology to infants Influenced by Konrad Lorenz Infant’s innate behaviors are evolved responses which promote survival Importance of Attachment Implications for infants sense of security Affects internal working model Freud, Erikson, Behaviorists described its impact on development Bowlby’s Four Stages of Attachment Preattachment phase Birth - 6 week