Psychology A-Level
development of attachment
What development of attachment means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of development of attachment
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The process in babies by which an enduring emotional tie turns a caregiver into a secure base, developing from indiscriminate responsiveness to separation anxiety.
Topics that use development of attachment
- Section B: Option 1 Child psychology (OCR A-Level)
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