what is attachment

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    • define attatchment
      an emotional bond between two people
      it is a two way process that endures overtime which leads to certain behaviours such as clinging and proximity seeking and serves the function of protecting the infant
    • what behaviors are looked at to see if someone is attached
      separation anxiety
      stranger anxiety
      reunion behaviour
      willingness to explore
    • what is separation anxiety
      distress when separated from a caregiver
    • what is stranger anxiety
      being wary of others
    • what is reunion behaviour

      behaviour on being reunited with a caregiver
    • what is willingness to explore
      how willing an infant is to explore the surroundings around the primary care giver eg using them as a 'safe base
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