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attachment theory

attachment theory noun: a theory stating that an infant must form a close relationship with at least one primary caregiver to ensure survival and develop healthy social and emotional functioning.

Noun

attachment theory (uncountable)

  1. A theory stating that an infant must form a close relationship with at least one primary caregiver to ensure survival and develop healthy social and emotional functioning.

Questions about attachment theory

What does attachment theory mean?
Attachment theory means a theory stating that an infant must form a close relationship with at least one primary caregiver to ensure survival and develop healthy social and emotional functioning.
What part of speech is attachment theory?
Attachment theory is a noun.

Words near attachment theory in the dictionary

  1. attachment
  2. attachment disorder
  3. attachment disorders
  4. attachment of earnings
  5. attachment parenting
  6. attachment theory
  7. attachment therapies
  8. attachment therapy
  9. attachments
  10. attachments of earnings
  11. attacht

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