Learning Theory of Attachment (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Learning theory of attachment: also called?
Learning theory of attachment: also called?
Cupboard love theory
Classical conditioning: definition
Classical conditioning: definition
Response naturally produced by one stimulus becomes associated with another stimulus
After classical conditioning: caregiver's role
After classical conditioning: caregiver's role
Becomes conditioned stimulus that triggers pleasure
Operant conditioning: based on what theory?
Operant conditioning: based on what theory?
Thorndike's Law of Effect
Operant conditioning attachment: reinforcement type?
Operant conditioning attachment: reinforcement type?
Negative reinforcement (removing hunger sensation)
Dollard & Miller: first year feeding frequency
Dollard & Miller: first year feeding frequency
Approximately 2,000 times
Schaffer & Emerson: % where feeder wasn't primary attachment
Schaffer & Emerson: % where feeder wasn't primary attachment
39% of cases
Fox kibbutzim study: key finding
Fox kibbutzim study: key finding
Babies more attached to mothers despite metapelets feeding them
Learning theory: main limitation
Learning theory: main limitation
Oversimplified - ignores complex emotional nature of attachment
Research evidence: feeding & attachment
Research evidence: feeding & attachment
Feeding is not the primary basis for attachment formation