Here are terms related to attachment theory, arranged from A to Z:
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A - Attachment: The emotional bond that forms between a child and caregiver and later manifests in adult relationships.
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B - Bonding: The process of forming a close relationship based on the attachment needs.
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C - Caregiving: The behaviors and actions of a caregiver that influence an individual's attachment style.
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D - Disorganized Attachment: A type of attachment characterized by inconsistent and erratic behavior from the caregiver, leading to confusion and fear in the child.
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E - Emotional Regulation: The ability to manage and respond to emotional experiences, often developed through one's attachment experiences.
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F - Fearful-Avoidant Attachment: A type of insecure attachment where individuals desire close relationships but are hesitant and afraid of getting hurt.
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G - Growth: The development or change in attachment patterns over time through personal development or therapy.
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H - Hyperactivation: A strategy used by individuals with anxious attachment where they excessively seek closeness and reassurance from others.
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I - Insecure Attachment: A general term for attachment styles that are not secure, including anxious, avoidant, and disorganized types.
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J - Jealousy: Often a result of insecure attachment styles, where individuals fear abandonment or betrayal.
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K - Knowing: The cognitive aspect of understanding and recognizing one's own attachment style and its effects.
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L - Love: The expression and experience of affection, influenced by one's attachment style.
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M - Mentalization: The ability to understand the mental state of oneself and others, which is influenced by attachment experiences.
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N - Needs: The emotional and physical requirements of an individual that are sought to be met within an attachment relationship.
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O - Object Constancy: A concept in psychoanalysis that refers to a child's ability to maintain an emotional bond with a caregiver, even when the caregiver is not physically present.
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P - Preoccupied Attachment: Another term for anxious attachment, where individuals are overly concerned and anxious about their relationships.
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Q - Quality of Attachment: Refers to the security and stability of the attachment bond and its impact on relationships.
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R - Reactive Attachment Disorder: A disorder in children characterized by difficulties in forming proper attachments to caregivers due to early extreme neglect or mistreatment.
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S - Secure Attachment: A type of attachment characterized by confidence in the relationship and a balanced approach to being independent and connected.
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T - Transitional Object: Objects that children use to provide psychological comfort, especially in unusual or unique situations, often seen as a part of the attachment process.
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U - Understanding: Gaining insight into one's attachment style and its impact on relationships.
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V - Vulnerability: The willingness to be open and dependent on others, influenced by one's sense of security in attachment.
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W - Withdrawal: A strategy used by individuals with avoidant attachment, where they pull away from closeness and intimacy to protect themselves.
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X - eXpectations: The beliefs and anticipations individuals have about their relationships, shaped by their attachment history.
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Y - Yearning: Often felt by individuals with anxious attachment, it's a deep longing for closeness and reassurance.
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Z - Zealous: The intense enthusiasm or diligence one might put into understanding or repairing attachment issues.
These terms provide a comprehensive overview of the concepts and issues related to attachment theory and styles.
