sensitive period ↔ John Bowlby

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John Bowlby is directly linked to the concept of a 'sensitive period' as he revised his attachment theory to define the first five years of life as a sensitive period rather than a rigid critical period, as evidenced by [1], [2], and [3].

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John Bowlby's Attachment Theory - Simply Psychology simplypsychology.org Simply Psychology 6 facts

claimJohn Bowlby argued that the mother-infant relationship during the critical period—initially defined as the first two-and-a-half years and later extended to a sensitive period of the first five years—is essential for a child's socialization.

claimJohn Bowlby later shifted his theory from a 'critical period' to a 'sensitive period' extending up to around five years of age, acknowledging that while early attachment is crucial, healthy bonding can still occur beyond the first two or three years, though it may be more challenging.

claimJohn Bowlby argued that the mother-infant relationship during the critical period (initially the first two-and-a-half years, later extended to the sensitive period of the first five years) is crucial for a child’s socialization.

claimJohn Bowlby suggested that the first five years of life are a sensitive period, rather than a critical one, for developing the internal working model.

claimJohn Bowlby later revised his theory to include a 'sensitive period' extending up to around five years of age, acknowledging that while early attachment is crucial, healthy bonding can still occur beyond the initial two-to-three-year window, though it may require more support.

claimJohn Bowlby suggested that the first five years of life are a sensitive period, rather than a critical one, for developing the internal working model.

Bowlby's Attachment Theory: 4 Styles & Classroom Impact structural-learning.com Structural Learning 1 fact

claimMichael Rutter (1998) suggested that the concept of a 'sensitive period' better describes the difficulty of recovery from early attachment issues than John Bowlby's original theories.