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sensitive period
Also known as: sensitive period, sensitive periods
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John Bowlby's Attachment Theory - Simply Psychology simplypsychology.org Apr 20, 2025 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 Jun 30, 2023 2 facts
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.
claimThe primary attachment figure is the person the child turns to when distressed, ill, or frightened, while secondary figures provide companionship and stimulation but cannot fully substitute for the primary bond during the sensitive period.
Neurodiversity in Practice: a Conceptual Model of Autistic Strengths ... link.springer.com Jul 25, 2023 2 facts
referenceClements, Ascunce, and Nelson (2022) proposed a developmental model of reward processing with implications for understanding autism and sensitive periods in development.
referenceClements, Ascunce, and Nelson (2022) proposed a developmental model of reward processing, discussing its implications for autism and sensitive periods.