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Attachment styles refer to four (4) distinct approaches to close relationships based on an infant's experience with his or her primary caregiver and carried over into adult relationships: secure, dismissing, preoccupied, or fearful.
Attachment theory refers to a view that the ability and need to form an attachment relationship early in life are genetic characteristics of all human beings.
Deutsch: Bindungsbasierte Therapie / Español: Terapia Basada en el Apego / Português: Terapia Baseada no Apego / Français: Thérapie Basée sur l'Attachement / Italiano: Terapia Basata sull'Attaccamento
Attachment-Based Therapy in the context of psychology refers to a therapeutic approach that emphasizes the importance of early attachment relationships in shaping an individual's emotional and psychological development. Originating from John Bowlby’s attachment theory, this form of therapy focuses on the client's early attachment experiences and their impact on current behavior, emotional responses, and relationships. The goal is to identify and address issues related to insecure or disordered attachment patterns that may contribute to mental health issues.
Deutsch: Angriff / Español: Ataque / Português: Ataque / Français: Attaque / Italiano: Attacco /
In psychology, the term "attack" can refer to a range of behaviors or actions that are intended to harm or offend someone else. These behaviors can be physical, verbal, or nonverbal, and they can be directed at individuals or groups.
English: attempt / Deutsch: Versuch / Español: intento / Português: tentativa / Français: tentative / Italiano: tentativo
In psychology, the term "attempt" refers to an action or effort directed toward achieving a specific goal or outcome. It is a fundamental concept in understanding human behavior, motivation, and cognitive processes. Attempts can vary in complexity, from simple actions to intricate plans, and they are often studied in the context of goal-setting, problem-solving, and decision-making.