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Bowlby's Attachment Theory and Its Origins
01:56 - 16:41 (14:44)
Bowlby's exploration of his upbringing and traumatic experiences led to the development of the attachment theory, which suggests that a child's early experiences with primary caregivers can heavily influence their development and later behavior. The theory proposes that a lack of love and attention early on can lead to negative outcomes like criminal behavior or substance abuse.
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The history of attachment theory is discussed, including how behaviorism was once used to explain the bond between a baby and caregiver, and how John Bowlby argued that this explanation didn't hold up.
01:56 - 06:10 (04:13)
Summary
The history of attachment theory is discussed, including how behaviorism was once used to explain the bond between a baby and caregiver, and how John Bowlby argued that this explanation didn't hold up.
ChapterBowlby's Attachment Theory and Its Origins
EpisodeHow Attachment Theory Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hosts discuss the life of John Bowlby, the father of attachment theory, and how skin-to-skin contact with newborns is crucial for building healthy attachment relationships.
06:10 - 11:50 (05:40)
Summary
The hosts discuss the life of John Bowlby, the father of attachment theory, and how skin-to-skin contact with newborns is crucial for building healthy attachment relationships.
ChapterBowlby's Attachment Theory and Its Origins
EpisodeHow Attachment Theory Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Psychologist Bowlby's theory on the link between a child's home life and later delinquency is discussed, along with his research for the World Health Organization which found that proper nurturing is key to a child's development.
11:52 - 16:41 (04:48)
Summary
Psychologist Bowlby's theory on the link between a child's home life and later delinquency is discussed, along with his research for the World Health Organization which found that proper nurturing is key to a child's development.