The Attachment Theory of childhood development was pioneered by John Bowlby in the early 1900's. His theory indicated a child would develop a critical emotional attachment to a primary caregiver, often times the mother, as an evolutionary response to the need for survival since they were unable to care for themselves.
If the caregiver was present to make the child feel secure because of the need for attachment, the child would be measurably more likely (dependent upon severity of environmental conditions) to explore and develop behaviors based off the experiences. A child without that confidence and security would be more likely to withdraw and display behavioral issues due to the separation. Bowlby believed this would continue until the child
If the caregiver was present to make the child feel secure because of the need for attachment, the child would be measurably more likely (dependent upon severity of environmental conditions) to explore and develop behaviors based off the experiences. A child without that confidence and security would be more likely to withdraw and display behavioral issues due to the separation. Bowlby believed this would continue until the child