Caregiver-Infant Interactions in Humans (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Define attachment
Define attachment
Strong, lasting emotional bond between baby & main caregiver
How many individuals form an attachment?
How many individuals form an attachment?
Two individuals
Why are attachment figures important?
Why are attachment figures important?
Essential for emotional security
Define separation anxiety
Define separation anxiety
Distress when separated from attachment figure
Define safe base behaviour
Define safe base behaviour
Caregiver as someone to return to when scared/anxious
Define stranger anxiety
Define stranger anxiety
Distress with unfamiliar people, prefer attachment figure
Example of attachment relationship
Example of attachment relationship
Baby and primary caregiver