Animal Studies of Attachment (Lorenz and Harlow) - Attachment - Psychology A-Level Revision Tool

The video explores the concept of attachment through studies by Lorenz and Harlow. Lorenz's research on geese demonstrated imprinting, where goslings attach to the first moving object they see. Harlow's monkey study challenged the 'cupboard love' theory, showing that infant monkeys prefer comfort over food. The video discusses the ethical considerations of using animals in research and questions the applicability of these findings to humans.

What are the five key behaviors of an infant according to Bowlby, and how do they differ from the concept of cupboard love?

Discuss the ethical considerations mentioned regarding the use of animals in attachment studies.

How do the findings from Lorenz and Harlow's studies contribute to our understanding of human attachment?