Attachment Theory:Attachment theory is a psychological framework developed by John Bowlby that explains how infants form emotional bonds with their caregivers. It suggests that these early attachments have long-lasting effects on social and emotional development.
Contact Comfort:Contact comfort refers to the sense of security and relief an infant experiences when in physical contact with their caregiver. It emphasizes the importance of touch and warmth in developing healthy attachments.
Maternal Deprivation: Maternal deprivation refers to situations where infants are separated from their mothers or primary caregivers during critical periods of development. This can lead to negative consequences such as difficulties in forming secure attachments and emotional disturbances later in life.