Psychology A-Level
Internal Working Model
What Internal Working Model means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Internal Working Model
A mental representation of the primary attachment relationship that acts as a template for future social and emotional interactions.
Topics that use Internal Working Model
- Topic 7: Child psychology (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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