What is an attachment Flashcards
What is an attachment?
An attachment is the string emotional bond formed between the caregiver and the infant, which is known as attachment.
what are the 3 main behaviours, that a baby displayed, whenever he has a strong attachment?
safe base behaviour, separation anxiety, stranger anxiety, and reunion behaviour.
what is safe base behaviour?
They treat their caregiver as a safe base, meaning as someone who they can immediately return to, once they feel scared and anxious.
What is separation anxiety?
this is anxiety or distress, when being separated from main caregiver.
What is stranger anxiety?
Occurs when babies feel distressed or anxious, in the presence of stranger They have a preference for main attachment figure only