Abstract
Introduction
Human beings have the adaptive mechanisms to survive, critical or sensitive periods are stressed; evolutionary and biological bases for behavior and predisposition toward learning are important. According to Ethologist, John Bowlby (1951), humans have a “natural predisposition” as regards learning development that is based upon genetic and biologic basis. Like Freud’s psychoanalytic thories, Bowalby believes that humans have an innate biological drive albeit non-sexual that motivates them to progress.
Key features of the theory:

t Monotropy – children form only one strong attachment, usually to the mother;

t This attachment forms during the first year of life – a critical period in which attachment must take place

t If attachment has not formed by age 3 then it is too late; even after 6 months it is difficult

t Healthy, secure attachment to the primary caregiver is essential for good social, emotional, and......

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Title: Attachment Theory
Approximate Word Count: 2802
Approximate Pages: 12 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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