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John Bowlby is the originator of the monotropy hypothesis, as he proposed the concept to describe the tendency of infants to form one primary, qualitatively distinct attachment bond as described in [1], [2], and [3].

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John Bowlby's Attachment Theory - Simply Psychology simplypsychology.org Simply Psychology 7 facts
claimJohn Bowlby proposed the concept of monotropy, which asserts that while a child may have multiple attachment figures, there is one primary bond—usually with the mother—that is qualitatively different and more important than all others.
claimJohn Bowlby intended the concept of 'monotropy' to mean that children form one main attachment, rather than implying that the caregiver must be the biological mother.
claimJohn Bowlby proposed the concept of 'monotropy,' which asserts that while a child may have multiple attachment figures, there is one primary bond—usually with the mother—that is qualitatively different and more important than all others.
claimJohn Bowlby's attachment theory is founded on the concept of monotropy, which defines attachment as a vital and close bond with a single, primary attachment figure.
claimCritics have attacked John Bowlby's concept of 'monotropy,' which suggests that a child's instincts are focused on one caregiver, presumably the mother.
claimJohn Bowlby's concept of monotropy argues that a child forms a primary attachment to one main figure that is qualitatively distinct and more important than all other subsequent attachment relationships.
claimJohn Bowlby's monotropy hypothesis conceptualizes attachment as a vital and close bond with a single, main attachment figure.
Bowlby's Attachment Theory: 4 Styles & Classroom Impact structural-learning.com Structural Learning 2 facts
claimJohn Bowlby's monotropy hypothesis argues that infants form a hierarchy of attachments, with one primary bond carrying disproportionate influence on later social and emotional development.
claimJohn Bowlby proposed the concept of monotropy in 1969, which asserts that learners instinctively form one main attachment bond that differs from all others and serves as a template for future relationships.
Attachment Theory - Seattle Anxiety Specialists seattleanxiety.com Seattle Anxiety 1 fact
claimJohn Bowlby coined the term 'monotropy,' which created intense psychological debate.