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Conflict and Aggression Are a Large Part of Group Life

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Conflict and aggression are a large part of group life for many primate species, which would seem disruptive to social bonds. What, then, keeps social groups cohesive?


Definitions:

Artificial Mothers

A term that might refer to surrogate mother mechanisms or devices used in psychological or animal behavior experiments to study attachment and maternal bonding.

Attachment

An emotional bond between individuals, such as between children and their caregivers, that is crucial for personal development.

Disorganized Attachment

A type of attachment characterized by inconsistent and erratic behaviors towards caregivers, often resulting from trauma or neglect.

Anxious Attachment

A type of attachment characterized by constant worry about the stability of close relationships, leading to clinginess and a heightened sensitivity to rejection.

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