what is attachment? Flashcards
1
Q
what is attachment?
A
A strong emotional and reciprocal tie that develops over time between an infant and its primary caregiver(s) and results in a desire to maintain proximity.
2
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what is proximity?
A
when infants try to stay physically close to those which they are attached
3
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what is separation distress?
A
when infants are distresed when an attachment figure leaves their presence
4
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what is secure-base behaviour?
A
when infants are independent of their attachment figure but make regular contact with them
