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Attachment Theory
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Attachment | A strong emotional bond between a child and caregiver. |
| Secure Attachment | A healthy attachment style where a child feels safe and confident. |
| Insecure-Avoidant Attachment | An attachment style where a child avoids or ignores the caregiver. |
| Separation Anxiety | Distress experienced when separated from an attachment figure. |
| Stranger Anxiety | Fear or distress when approached by unfamiliar people. |
| Monotropy | Bowlby’s idea that infants form a primary attachment to one main figure. |
| Critical Period | A specific time frame in which attachment must develop (Bowlby). |
| Social Releasers | Innate behaviours (e.g., crying, smiling) that encourage caregiver response. |
| Strange Situation | Ainsworth’s experiment to assess attachment types in infants. |
| Primary Caregiver | The main person responsible for a child's emotional and physical needs. |