attachment theory

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The idea that all people have an innate attachment system that we use to meet our need for connection and closeness with other people. In childhood it is primarily used to attach to parents so that all physical and emotional needs are met.

There are four commonly agreed upon attachment styles that ask people exhibit, each to varying degrees depending on the person and to whom they are connecting with:

• secure attachment
• avoidant attachment
• anxious attachment
• disorganized attachment