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The development of attachment: from control system to working models

E Waters1, G Posada, J A Crowell

  • 1Department of Psychology, State University of New York, Stony Brook 11794.

Psychiatry
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This study explores attachment theory, focusing on the mechanisms behind relationship consistency and change. It integrates learning theories to explain early care

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Attachment Theory
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Extensive research exists on the developmental course of early attachment relationships.
  • Mechanisms driving consistency and change in attachment are less understood.
  • Explaining correlations between early care, secure base behavior, and later life outcomes is a key challenge in attachment theory.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide greater detail on Bowlby's developmental outline.
  • To incorporate traditional learning mechanisms into attachment theory.
  • To advance understanding of the mechanisms underlying attachment consistency and change.

Main Methods:

  • Review and analysis of Bowlby's developmental outline.
  • Integration of traditional learning mechanisms.

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  • Theoretical examination of attachment processes.

    • Main Results:

    • The study identifies gaps in understanding attachment mechanisms.
    • It proposes integrating learning theories to explain attachment development.
    • It offers a framework for future empirical research.

    Conclusions:

    • Further research is needed to elucidate the precise mechanisms of attachment.
    • Integrating learning principles can enhance attachment theory's explanatory power.
    • Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for explaining long-term developmental outcomes.