Explain John Bowlby's ethological theory of attachment, which sees it as an adaptive behavior.
What will be an ideal response?
Bowlby saw attachment as an adaptive behavior that ensures the parent and child will remain in close proximity, which aids the survival of the infant and consequently, the survival of the species. Caregiving responses are inherited and triggered by the presence of infants and young children. Infants are drawn to the caregiver and use signaling behaviors (crying and smiling) to bring the caregiver into contact.
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A. accidents B. suicide C. homicide D. life-threatening diseases
Who is likely to have the greatest increase in risk of heart disease?
a. ?William, a Type B personality who spends much of the workday chatting with his colleagues b. ?Carmen, a Type A personality who works close to 80 hours a week c. ?Sarah, a Type B personality who never gets her work done on time d. ?Fred, a Type A personality who is suspicious of his coworkers and is frequently hostile
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A) archival research B) observational research C) unobtrusive observational research D) survey or interview research
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a. A technique involving virtual reality b. Fear erasure c. Psychotherapy d. Exposure therapy