Animal Studies of Attachment
Reviewing the foundational animal research by Lorenz and Harlow. Students will debate the ethical implications and the generalisability of these findings to human attachment.
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Reviewing the foundational animal research by Lorenz and Harlow. Students will debate the ethical implications and the generalisability of these findings to human attachment.
Key Questions
- What does imprinting tell us about the critical period for attachment?
- How did Harlow's monkeys demonstrate the importance of contact comfort?
- To what extent can animal studies inform our understanding of human behaviour?
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