Babies become most attached to those who are most responsive and sensitive to their needs. Caregiver sensitivity is therefore key
Social releases
Features such as looking cutesmiling and crying help the parent attach to the baby. Infants are programmed yo attach to whoever responds to their releasing stimuli
Monotropy
Indicates one primary attachments figure is important
Hierarchy of attachment
Infants form secondary attachments and these are organised in a hierarchy, with monotropy at the top
Internal working model
The relationship with the primary attachment provides a template for all future relationships. this generates expectations about what relationships are like
Continuity hypothesis
This is the concept that the type of attachment child has in infancy will continue into adulthood. for example a securely attached child will become securely attached adults
