The Development of Attachment
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The Development of Attachment
Attachment is a term used to describe the relationships that forms between a child in the first years of a life with a caregiver, typically, the child's mother. Through patterns of routine care, such as changing diapers, feeding, and comforting the child, the infant child learns what to expect from the world and other people. If the child's needs are met, the child develops a trust in the world. If needs are left unmet, the child is faced with uncertainty, or mistrust of the world.
Many experts believe that this first relationship between a child and the primary caregiver serves as a "template", of sorts, from which all other relationships are formed. A securely attached child can then form secure relationships with others, while an unsecurely attached child will experience difficulty in relationships with others.
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