Attachment is an enduring emotional bond between 2 people
Critical period = important stage for animals and humans important for later functions
Proximity seeking = wanting to be close to them, they have separation anxiety distress when leaving them and they feel happiness when reuniting
Your 1st attachment is your most important
Attachment in humans
Bowlby studied the imprinting of geese, they imprinted on him
Social releasers = smiling, crying, suckling
Individual differences in humans
Type A attachment = insecure=anxious
Type b = secure
Type c = insecure-ambivalent
Type d= insecure-disorganised (may result in mental health issues)
Failure to form attachments
Affectionless psychopathy is the inability to feel guilt, empathy or affection for others
Developmental retardation = delayed or retarded intellect