Attachment Theory

Question 1

Attachment Theory def.

Answer 1

Primary social bond between infant and caregiver

• Behavior used to maintain or increase proximity between infant and primary caregiver
• signaling behavior (smiling, vocalizing)
• locomotion
• active physical contact (hugging, clinging)

Question 2

Stranger Anxiety

Answer 2

fearful responses to stranger (6-8 months)

Question 3

Separation Anxiety

Answer 3

fearful responses when left by caregiver (12 months)

Question 4

Prolonged separation

Answer 4

18 months