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Learning theory - Behaviourism
All behaviours are learned rather than inherited
Classical conditioning
A response is conditioned through association between neutral stimulus (mother) and an unconditioned stimulus (food)
Social learning theory
Children model their parents attachment behaviours
Weakness
- animal studies lack external validity due to simplified view of human attachment
- Harlow study, attachment based on comfort and not food
Harlow study, attachment based on comfort and not food
Strength
Learning theory effectively explains some aspects of attachment but attention and responsiveness are awards
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