word
attachment theory
uh-TACH-ment THEE-uh-ree
əˈtætʃmənt ˈθiːəriListen
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Syllable breakdown
attachmenttheory
Dictionary meaning
A psychological model describing how people form emotional bonds, originally focused on infant-caregiver relationships.
Examples
- Attachment theory explains how early relationships with caregivers shape adult romantic patterns.
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