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Question:
Klaus and Kennel (bonding) and Bowlby (attachment) theories
Answer:
-Applies the principles of ethology to human beings-Attachment is viewed as being similar to imprinting-Intimate contact between mother and infant during the first few hours after birth is important in the development of an emotional bond to the baby-Attachment is necessary for infants to survive-Bowlby: infant attachments during the first six months of life is broad, after first 6 months attachment becomes more specific