Attachment definition

Question 1

what are the 3 behaviours associated with attachment?

Answer 1

proximity, separation distress, secure-base behaviour

Question 2

what is proximity (in terms of attachment)?

Answer 2

wanting to stay physically close to your attachment figure

Question 3

what is separation distress (in terms of attachment)?

Answer 3

showing signs of anxiety when your attachment figure leaves your presence

Question 4

what is secure-base behaviour (in terms of attachment)?

Answer 4

even when we are independent of our attachment figures, we make regular contact with them. For example, babies will be playing but regularly return to their attachment figure