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1.Attachments/ Maccoby's 4 behaviours
Developmental Psychology- Early Social Development (January Exam)
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Psychology
11th Grade
12/10/2012

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Term
Attachment
Definition
A close personal relationship formed between two people characterised by mutual affection and a desire to maintain closeness.
Term
Why do I need to form attachments?
Definition
Be taught to speak
To be protected by harm
To learn body language (walking)
Survival
To feel comforted
To feel loved
Term
Maccoby identified behaviours

Seeking proximity
Definition
Two people want to be near each other and spend time together.
Babies- watching caregiver, howling when they leave
Toddlers- crawl after caregiver
Term
Maccoby identified behaviours

Distress on separation
Definition
Young infant shows distress when the caregiver leaves, even for a short period of time.
Older children- feel homesick easily.
Term
Maccoby identified behaviours

Joy of reunion
Definition
Baby will welcome back caregiver by clinging to them and hugging them even if they have only been absent for a couple of minutes.
Term
Maccoby identified behaviours

Orientating behaviour towards other people
Definition
Both baby and caregiver direct their attention to each other and try to engage each other in activities and interaction.
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