Spell Out the Main Similarity and Difference Between John Bowlby's

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Essay

Spell out the main similarity and difference between John Bowlby's attachment theory and traditional psychoanalytic theory.

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Definitions:

William James

An American philosopher and psychologist who is considered the "Father of American psychology," known for his work on the principles of psychology.

Functionalism

A theory in psychology that emphasizes the importance of how mental and behavioral processes function to enable individuals and species to adapt to their environments.

Human Mind

The totality of conscious and unconscious mental processes and activities in a human being.

Behaviorists

Behaviorists focus on the study of observable and measurable behaviors, emphasizing the role of environmental factors in shaping behavior.