The Attachment to the Primary Caregiver in the First Two

question 34

Essay

The attachment to the primary caregiver in the first two years of life shapes expectations and interactions in adult relationships.Which of the four attachment types is most predictive of problems later in life? Name one outcome.

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Definitions:

Gestalt Principle

A theory in psychology that proposes the mind integrates pieces of sensory information into whole perceptions or patterns, emphasizing the importance of context and wholes in perception.

Proximity

The physical or psychological nearness or closeness between people, objects, or concepts, which can influence interactions and perceptions.

Gestalt Principle

A theory in psychology that proposes the human brain sees objects as whole forms rather than as a collection of individual parts.

Bottom-Up Processing

A way of processing information in which the system builds up to a complete perception starting from individual pieces of sensory information.