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Attachment
An emotional bond between a caregiver and a child that influences behavior.
Attachment Styles
Patterns of behavior in relationships, categorized as secure, avoidant, or ambivalent.
Secure Base Hypothesis
The idea that a caregiver provides safety for a child to explore their environment.
Separation Distress
Anxiety caused by separation from an attachment figure.
Social Identity Theory (SIT)
A psychological theory that describes how a person’s sense of who they are (self-concept) is shaped by their membership in social groups.