COU103A- Human Development across the lifespan

“Secure attachment was once viewed as important for infant development. More recently, it has been deemed the most important ingredient for successful relationship formation, strong self identity & confidence to function and achieve in our lifetime.”  

Please discuss the above statement.   

You will need to examine and review the developmental theory literature on this statement.  Please include a critical evaluation, analysis & literature review of relevant material.  This will include researching early work around attachment however you are expected to extend this research to the adult attachment theories that emerged in the 80’s that stem from earlier attachment theory.  Explain the positives and negatives of the statement using your research to support your arguments.   Your essay should arrive at a conclusion based on your research.