Tag: Attachment
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Reactive Attachment Disorder: A Developmental View of Diagnosis, Care, and Recovery
Read more: Reactive Attachment Disorder: A Developmental View of Diagnosis, Care, and RecoveryReactive attachment disorder is a rare early-childhood condition linked to grossly insufficient care. This article explains its defining pattern, distinguishes…
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Lorenz’s Theory of Imprinting
Read more: Lorenz’s Theory of ImprintingKonrad Lorenz’s theory of imprinting demonstrates a critical developmental period in which young animals form lasting attachments to the first…
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Trauma Bonding
Read more: Trauma BondingTrauma bonding is a complex emotional connection arising from abusive relationships, where victims develop strong attachments to their abusers. This…
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Object Cathexis
Read more: Object CathexisObject cathexis, introduced by Freud, signifies the allocation of emotional or psychic energy onto a person, idea, or object -…
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Attachment Theory
Read more: Attachment TheoryAttachment theory, developed by John Bowlby, explores the impact of early caregiving on emotional and social development. It emphasizes the…
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Codependency in Relationships
Read more: Codependency in RelationshipsCodependency describes imbalanced relationships in which one person enables another’s unhealthy behavior, sacrificing their own well-being. It often involves low…
