Learning theory provides one explanation of attachment. It suggests that attachment will be between an infant and the person who feeds it. However, the findings of some research studies do not support this explanation. Outline research findings that challenge the learning theory of attachment. (4)
a) Harlow's monkey experiments showed that attachment is not solely based on food provision
b) Skinner's reinforcement experiments supported the learning theory of attachment
c) Piaget's cognitive development experiments proved that attachment is solely determined by genetics
d) Pavlov's classical conditioning experiments contradicted Bowlby's theory of attachment