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Attachment theory

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.

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Attachment-Based Therapy

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.

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Attachment-in-the-making phase

Attachment-in-the-making phase refers to the second phase in the development of attachment, occurring at 3 or 4 months of age and characterized by preference for familiar figures.

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Attachments

Attachments refer to relationships through which individuals satisfy fundamental needs

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Attack

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.

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Attempt

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.

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Attempt-suppressing signal

Attempt-suppressing signal refers to a cue given by a speaker to indicate to a listener that he or she is not finished with his or her speech yet

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Attended stimulus

Attended stimulus refers to the stimulus that a person is attending to at a given point in time.

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