Term
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Definition
| A close personal relationship formed between two people characterised by mutual affection and a desire to maintain closeness. |
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Term
| Why do I need to form attachments? |
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Definition
Be taught to speak
To be protected by harm
To learn body language (walking)
Survival
To feel comforted
To feel loved |
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Term
Maccoby identified behaviours
Seeking proximity |
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Definition
Two people want to be near each other and spend time together.
Babies- watching caregiver, howling when they leave
Toddlers- crawl after caregiver |
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Term
Maccoby identified behaviours
Distress on separation |
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Definition
Young infant shows distress when the caregiver leaves, even for a short period of time.
Older children- feel homesick easily. |
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Term
Maccoby identified behaviours
Joy of reunion |
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Definition
| Baby will welcome back caregiver by clinging to them and hugging them even if they have only been absent for a couple of minutes. |
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Term
Maccoby identified behaviours
Orientating behaviour towards other people |
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Definition
| Both baby and caregiver direct their attention to each other and try to engage each other in activities and interaction. |
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