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Comprehensive Attachment Overview

Explore the key concepts of attachment theory, including Bowlby's monotropic theory, maternal deprivation, and the role of fathers. This mindmap summarizes critical studies such as Schaffer and Emerson's research, Harlow's experiments, and Ainsworth's Strange Situation, providing insights into secure and insecure attachments, institutionalization, and their long-term effects on relationships. Ideal for students studying psychology and child development.

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Bowlby's Attachment Theory

Explore Bowlby's monotropic theory of attachment, focusing on the internal working model, social releasers, and the impact of early relationships on parenting. This mind map covers key concepts such as secure and insecure attachment, the law of continuity, and the critical period for forming attachments. Ideal for students studying attachment theory and its implications in child development.

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Schizophrenogenic Mother Analysis

Explore the psychological explanations of schizophrenia, focusing on the concept of the 'schizophrenogenic mother.' This study note evaluates the implications of family dysfunction, gender bias, and the impact of parental behavior on the development of schizophrenia. Key insights include the role of emotionally distant parenting and the potential consequences of societal perceptions on motherhood. Ideal for AQA Psychology students preparing for exams.

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Attachment in Animal Studies

Explore the critical findings of Harlow and Lorenz on attachment theory in animals. This summary covers key concepts such as contact comfort, imprinting, and the implications for human attachment. Understand the significance of early relationships and the ethical considerations in animal research. Ideal for psychology students studying attachment.

Psychology