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Goldsmith, H. Hill; And Others – New Directions for Child Development, 1986
Discusses the potential role of temperament dimensions for the development of mother-infant attachment relations as measured by the Strange Situation Assessment. (HOD)
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Behavior Development, Individual Differences, Infants
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Cassidy, Jude; Berlin, Lisa J. – Child Development, 1994
Reviews research on infants classified by Ainsworth's "Strange Situation" assessment as insecure/ambivalent, and examines studies exploring attachment theory beyond infancy. Presents a theoretical discussion of the ways in which patterns of mother and child behaviors associated with the insecure/ambivalent pattern may work together to…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Behavior Development, Behavior Theories, Dependency (Personality)
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Abang, Theresa B. – British Journal of Visual Impairment, 1988
Literature is reviewed on the topic of blindisms and their possible causes. Studies indicate that the lack of blindisms among Black African blind children is related to the close mother-child contact and the interaction among the extended family unit. Strategies for preventing blindisms are offered. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: African Culture, Attachment Behavior, Behavior Development, Black Culture
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Caruso, David A. – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 1989
A recent approach to understanding infant behavior and development suggests that attachment, wariness, and exploration function as one interdependent behavioral system. Major theories of attachment are contrasted and recent research relating to the interdependent perspective is evaluated. Implications for practice and public policy are discussed.…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Behavior Development, Child Caregivers, Exploratory Behavior