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What is Attachment<br />

an affectional bond or tie between and infant and<br />

his/her mo<strong>the</strong>r figure<br />

Bowlby’s Attachment Theory<br />

• proximity-maintaining behaviours<br />

• <strong>for</strong> protection<br />

• in balance with exploration system<br />

• “secure base”<br />

What is NOT Attachment<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r parental roles:<br />

teacher, playmate, physical caregiver<br />

<strong>Centre</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Excellence</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Early</strong> <strong>Childhood</strong> Development 3

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