Attachment - the positive emotional bond that develops between a child and a
particular individual
Ainsworth Strange Situation - a sequence of staged episodes that illustrate the
strength of attachment between a child and (typically) his or her mother
Secure Attachment Pattern - a style of attachment in which children use the
mother as a kind of home base and are at ease when she is present; when she
leaves, they become upset
Avoidant Attachment Pattern - a style of attachment in which children do not seek
proximity to the mother; after the mother has left, they seem to avoid her when
she returns as if they are angered by her behavior
Ambivalent Attachment Pattern - a style of attachment in which children display a
combination of positive and negative reactions to their mothers
Disorganized-disorientated Attachment Pattern - a style of attachment in which
children show inconsistent, often contradictory behavior
Stranger Anxiety - the caution and wariness displayed by infants when
encountering an unfamiliar person
, Separation Anxiety - the distress displayed by infants when a customary care
provider departs
Social Referencing - the intentional search for information about others' feelings
to help explain the meaning of uncertain circumstances and events
Emotional Self-regulation - the capability to adjust emotions to a desired state
and level of intensity
Disengagement Theory - the period in late adulthood that marks a gradual
withdrawal from the world on physical, psychological, and social levels
Activity Theory - the theory suggesting that successful aging occurs when people
maintain the interests, activities, and social interactions with which they were
involved during middle age
Continuity Theory - the theory suggesting that people need to maintain their
desired level of involvement in society in order to maximize their sense of well-
being and self-esteem
Personality - the sum total of the enduring characteristics that differentiate one
individual from another
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