key words

• Monotropy/Monotropic - The idea that one relationship that the infant has with their primary attachment figure is of special significance in emotional development – most important
• Internal working model – A mental model of the world which enables individuals to predict and control their environments. Regarding attachment, the model relates to a person's expectations about relationships. – most important
• Critical Period - A biologically determined period of time, during which certain characteristics develop. After this time, such development will not be possible
• Social releaser - A social behaviour or characteristic that elicits caregiving and leads to attachment
• Continuity hypothesis - Early attachment relationships with caregivers affect and predict future adult relationships