Part one of term paper
An attachment is defined as a psychological bond between an infant and his or her primary caregiver Bowlby (1969). Attachment provides a secure emotional base from which mature relationships develop. Research shows that inadequate attachment such as, malnutrition and any type of abuse, hinders the social and emotional development throughou ...

Part two of term paper
... of the infant's attachment: Phase 1 is called Nonfocused Orienting and Signaling. The infant is around the age of zero to three months. There is no attachment to a particular person. They have specific needs that they want met. Mary Ainsworth (1989) said these behaviors are general and are not being directed toward any one person. Phase 2 is called Focused on One or More Figure(s). The infant is now three to six months. The baby is now starting to focus his/her attachment on the primary c ...