Correct Answer - Option 4 : Separation anxiety
Emotional attachment is a normal part of development. It refers to the attachment or feelings of closeness with someone that maintains meaningful relationships. Attachment is an emotional bond to another person.
- Attachment is an emotional bond between two people and, in this case, refers to the bond between the mother and the infant.
- Infants become attached to people who take care of them. In most cases, it is the mother who primarily looks after the baby, and the infant usually becomes attached to her. This is the infant's first social relationship.
- The emotions that we receive from emotional attachment are the sense of safety, protection, sense of belonging, comfort, etc.
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Separation of anxiety demonstrates emotional attachment. A little after infants become aware of strangers, they begin to develop anxiety about being separated from those to whom they are attached.
- As long as the parents are within sight, the infants will play and explore even in unfamiliar situations. But when separated from the parents, they get distressed. This fear is referred to as separation anxiety.
Thus, it is concluded that separation anxiety demonstrates emotional attachment.
