AP Psychology Exam Prep

Category - AP Psychology

_________________ is the psychologist who pioneered attachment theory.
  1. Mary Ainsworth
  2. John Bowlby
  3. Anna Freud
  4. Abraham Maslow
Explanation
Answer: B - John Bowlby is the psychologist who pioneered attachment theory.
Key Takeaway: John Bowlby was the mind behind attachment theory. To develop the theory, he used knowledge from a number of fields (evolutionary biology, ethology, developmental psychology, and cognitive science). Bowlby’s work would put a light on the importance of forming healthy bonds with infants and children for them to become well-functioning adults.
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