Attachment Theory Essay

Submitted By john_eh
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Attachment theory is defined as the characters associated with the long term association of human beings. Attachment theory was developed by John Bowlby who used his knowledge in developmental psychology, psychoanalysis, ethology, and data processing to base his principl of the theory. The main idea behind it is that an infant needs to associate with at least one adult upon birth in order to provide the child with love and care. This tight, initial relationship is normally the mother and he illustrated the effects separation from one’s mother can have on the development of the child.
John Bowlby believed that attachment theory was one of the four essential behavioural systems necessary for the evolution and survival of humans. The type of attachment a child would have with it’s caregiver is predetermined by relationship between the two people.

Attachment is something I am discovering more and more about through my life journey. This is being discovered through reading and personal therapy. Through undergoing personal therapy, I have discovered that I display certain attachment behaviours which could be categorised as being (Insecure) Avoidant Attachment (A). I believe this to be true as some of the points that fall within this category, are relevant to the person I am.

I will also add though, I do have characteristics of Secure Attachment (B) People with characteristics of Secure Attachment generally have better relationships with others and tend to live more in the