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I was more attached to my dad when I was kid, because I spend more time with him and he always used to love to play with me.
Imprinting is an inherited tendency that newborn animals exhibit to respond to their environment. This theory does apply to people because usually babies when they are born they begin to bond and recognize their parents, and also they begin to hear the distinctive “voice” of their parents.
Yes. I had strong attached to my teddy bear when I was younger. I had a lot toys but I only liked to play with my teddy bear.
Harlow’s theory of “contact comfort” refers to the physical and emotional comfort that an infant receives from being in physical contact with its caregiver. Contact confort does explain my attachment to my dad

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