Attachment and attachment types

attachment

a strong emotional bond between a child and a parent that is shown by upset when separated and happiness when reunited.

• show no distress when mother leaves
• shows little interest when mother returns
• okay with stranger and is happy to play with him or her present
• can be comforted by mother and stranger

• shows upset when mother leaves
• shows happiness when mother returns
• avoids stranger when alone, but friendly if mother is present
• uses mother as a base for playing and exploring the room

• shows intense distress when mother leaves
• child goes to mother when she returns but resists contact with her
• child shows fear of stranger
• child cries more than type a and b