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John Bowlby  

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  • John Bowlby was a British psychologist, whose work with children led to the development of attachment theory. By studying a child's early relationships and their interactions with primary caregivers, Bowlby discovered much about the effects of parenting on child development. [Source: The Social History of the American Family: An Encyclopedia; Bowlby, John]

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