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
