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Herbert, M.; And Others – Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines, 1982
Critically reviews the concept of "bonding," exploring its empirical basis and the implications that follow from its application in practice. Among the conclusions reached are that there is a tendency to oversimplify attachment phenomena and that the notion of a sensitive period for attachment has no direct empirical support. (RH)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Attachment Behavior, Clinical Diagnosis, Criteria
Passman, Richard H.; Adams, Roderick E. – Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines, 1982
Examines reinforcing characteristics of attachment agents such as mothers and blankets among 100 preschool-age children. The first study assesses preferences for these agents in two-choice situations, the second study examines the effectiveness of the agents as visual reinforcers, and the third study focuses on the reinforcing capacity of the…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Attachment Behavior, Auditory Stimuli, Childhood Needs
