attachment theory
at·tach·ment the·o·ry
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- [uh-tach-muh nt thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
- /əˈtætʃ mənt ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-tach-muh nt thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
- /əˈtætʃ mənt ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/
Definition of attachment theory words
- noun attachment theory a set of concepts that explain the emergence of an emotional bond between an infant and primary caregiver and the way in which this bond affects the child’s behavioral and emotional development into adulthood. See also attachment (def 3a). 1
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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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