Ainsworth's attachment types

Ainsworth's attachment types describe how infants bond with their caregivers, influencing their emotional development. There are three main types: 1. **Secure attachment**: Infants feel safe and comforted, exploring freely but seeking closeness to their caregiver when distressed. 2. **Insecure-avoidant attachment**: Infants show little interest in their caregiver, avoiding emotional connection and often not seeking comfort when upset. 3. **Insecure-resistant (or ambivalent) attachment**: Infants are clingy and anxious, showing distress when separated but being ambivalent upon reunion, oscillating between seeking and resisting comfort. These attachment styles impact relationships throughout life.