attachment

• infancy

  -period of a child's life before speech begins

  -usually first 1-2 years
• interactions

  -form the basis of attachment

  -way each responds to the other that determines formation of attachment

  -more sensitive one is to others signals = deeper the relationship between them
• attachment - Schaffer


  -close emotional relationship between two persons

  -characterised by mutual affection & desire to maintain proximity
• key behaviours in attachment

  -seeking proximity to primary caregiver

  -both caregiver & infant experience distress on seperation

  -both experience pleasure on reunion

  -using caregiver as safe base for exploration