Maccoby - Attachment Behaviours

• Proximity Seeking


  the two attached people want to be near and spend time with one another e.g. an infant will crawl to their caregiver if the proximity begins to space
• Distress on Seperation


  become upset or anxious when separated from their caregiver e.g. being a child being homesick on a school trip
• Joy on Reunion


  The infant feeling comforted and happy ones reunited with caregiver e.g. clinging to them and hugging them
• General Orientation


  when the infant and caregiver direct their attention to each other and try to engage each other in activities and interactions.
• Sensitive Responding


  mothers empathise and understand the needs of their child - supplies in a timely manner