In psychology, attachment is an excessive dependency on the part of a child toward the parent.

In psychology, attachment is an excessive dependency on the part of a child toward the parent.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Sometimes true
• D. Not related

Answer: (B)

Attachment in psychology refers to the close emotional bond a child forms with a caregiver, which motivates seeking closeness, comfort, and safety and provides a secure base for exploring the world. It is not defined by excessive dependency; rather, it is adaptive, helping the child feel secure enough to explore and learn. A securely attached child may show distress when the caregiver leaves but is quickly soothed upon reunion, using the caregiver as a base to interact with the surrounding environment. While there are variations in attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant, disorganized), none of these definitions equate attachment with excessive dependency in general. In summary, the statement mischaracterizes attachment, making the claim false.

Attachment in psychology refers to the close emotional bond a child forms with a caregiver, which motivates seeking closeness, comfort, and safety and provides a secure base for exploring the world. It is not defined by excessive dependency; rather, it is adaptive, helping the child feel secure enough to explore and learn. A securely attached child may show distress when the caregiver leaves but is quickly soothed upon reunion, using the caregiver as a base to interact with the surrounding environment. While there are variations in attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant, disorganized), none of these definitions equate attachment with excessive dependency in general. In summary, the statement mischaracterizes attachment, making the claim false.