Attachment Definition

Question 1

what is an attachment

Answer 1

a close two way emotional bond between two inividuals where each individual sees the other as essential for their own survival

Question 2

what are the 3 behaviours associates with an attachment

Answer 2

• proximity
• seperation distress
• secure base behaviour

Question 3

explain proximity in terms of attachment

Answer 3

people try to stay physically close to their attachment figure

Question 4

explain physical distress in terms of attachment

Answer 4

people show signs of anxiety when an attachment figure is not present

Question 5

explain secure base behaviour in terms of attachment

Answer 5

even when we are independant ofour attachment figures we tend to make regular contact with them