Bowlby's ideas challenged which traditional Freudian concept?
Dream symbolism
Oedipus complex
Life and death instincts
Defense mechanisms
Answer
Oedipus complex, a Freudian theory proposing sexual desire for the opposite-sex parent and hostility toward the same-sex parent, was challenged by Bowlby's attachment theory. This approach emphasized the significance of early childhood experiences and secure attachments in shaping an individual's emotional and psychological development.
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Bowlby believed separation from a mother could lead to what in a child?
Bowlby's attachment styles are often measured in adults using what kind of assessment?
What was the date of John Bowlby's death?
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