Briefly Summarize Evidence on the Role of Feeding, Contact Comfort

question 158

Essay

Briefly summarize evidence on the role of feeding, contact comfort, and caregiver responsiveness in the formation of infant-to-caregiver attachment.

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Definitions:

Responsive

The quality of reacting quickly and positively to stimuli or input from the environment.

Negligent

The failure to provide the necessary care, attention, or diligence that a reasonable person would under similar circumstances, often resulting in harm or damage.

Insecure

Feeling uncertain or lacking confidence in oneself, often resulting in anxiety or apprehension about one's achievements, relationships, or personal worth.

Anxious Attachment Style

A pattern in relationships where an individual exhibits high levels of anxiety about being abandoned and a craving for closeness.