Teaching activity
STEM Starter: Explanations of Attachment
Joseph Sparks
12th January 2017
This week's STEM Starter describes the relationship baby George has with his mother Kate and father William.
Two application questions are provided:
- Short-Answer: Use Bowlby’s Theory of Attachment to explain why George is attached to his mother Kate, even though she doesn’t see him for two to three weeks at a time. (4 marks)
- Essay: Use Learning Theory to discuss how George became attached to his mother Kate. (12 marks AS, 16 marks A-Level)
STEM Starter
To download this week's STEM Starter, click here.
Teacher Resources
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Lesson 1: Attachment - Attachment & Bowlby
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Lesson 2: Attachment - Evaluating Bowlby's Theory
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Lesson 3: Attachment - Learning Theory
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