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Attachment Behavior: Why We Seek Connection

Attachment Behavior: Why We Seek Connection

Defining Attachment Behavior Attachment behavior, within the field of developmental psychology, refers to any form of action or signal that results in an individual attaining or maintaining proximity to a preferred, protective figure, typically a primary caregiver. This concept is central to Attachment Theory, pioneered by John Bowlby, who fundamentally argued that humans are born […]

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