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... children develop in similar ways all around the world Attachment has been defined by Shaffer (1993), as "a close emotional relationship between two persons, characterised by mutual affection and a desire to maintain proximity (closeness)." The most important attachment made by an infant is its first and is often to the primary care-giver. Although in most cases this is the mother, strong attachments can also be ... formed to other people with whom the infant has regular contact (Schaffer and Emerson, 1964). According to Freud (1926 ... ), "the reason why the infant in arms wants to perc...
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