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bond In developmental psychology, bond usually refers here to the mother–infant bond: a changing emotional relationship in which the mother responds suitably to the baby’s needs and experiences the baby’s signals positively.
In developmental psychology, bond usually refers here to the mother–infant bond: a changing emotional relationship in which the mother responds suitably to the baby’s needs and experiences the baby’s signals positively. This bond helps create a secure, nurturing setting that supports the child’s development and later relationships.