Secure attachment style is characterized by low anxiety and low avoidance. It develops when caregivers provide consistent warmth, safety, and responsiveness, enabling the child to form trust and effective self-soothing abilities.
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Lyanna Tran. (2025). Secure Attachment Style. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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