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1. An emotional bond between 2 people in which each seeks closeness and feels more secure when in the presence of the attachment figure.

2. Caregiver-Infant Interactions in Humans

   • Reciprocity
     • Mutual. Infant and caregiver are both active contributors in the interaction and are responding to each other. It is a form of interaction between infant and caregiver involving mutual responsiveness. Both can get a response from eachother. Eg. smiling.
       • It influences the child's physical, social and cognitive development. It is the basis for trust or mistrust and shapes how the child will relate to the world, learn and form relationships throughout life.
   • Interactional Synchrony
     • Rhythmic interaction between infant and caregiver with mutual focus and reciprocity and mirroring of emotion or behaviour. Infants react to the caregivers input giving a conversation. It will develop if the caregiver attends fully to the baby's states, provides playful stimulation when the infants is alert and attentive, and avoids pushing things when an overexcited or tired infant is fussy and sending the message.

3. Stages of Attachment (Schaffer)