AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The attachment bond is the emotional connection formed by wordless communication between an infant and you, their parent or primary caretaker.

Detailed explanation-2: -Children who are securely attached are generally happy and trusting. They are attached to their parent or caregiver and enjoy being with them, but are secure enough to explore the world and test the limits of their independence.

Detailed explanation-3: -Attachment refers to a relationship bond between a child or young person and their primary caregiver. This bond is formed in the early years and has a long-term impact on a child’s sense of self, development, growth and future relationships with others.

Detailed explanation-4: -Attachment is where the child uses the primary caregiver as a secure base from which to explore and, when necessary, as a haven of safety and a source of comfort (5). Attachment is not ‘bonding’.

Detailed explanation-5: -Attachment or the attachment bond is the unique emotional relationship between your baby and you, their primary caretaker. It is a key factor in the way your infant’s brain organizes itself and how your child develops socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically. The quality of the attachment bond varies.