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Describe the Main Elements of Attachment Theory from an Ethologist's

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Describe the main elements of attachment theory from an ethologist's perspective.How do the bonds that form in infancy impact later aspects of one's development?


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External Locus

Refers to a belief that outcomes in one's life are due to external forces and circumstances beyond individual control.

Internal Locus

The belief that one has control over their own life and outcomes, rather than external forces having that control.

Control

The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.

Implicit Assumption

An unstated belief or premise that influences attitudes, actions, and decisions without explicit acknowledgment.

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