| Affectional bond: An affectional bond is an emotional tie, typically between caregiver and child, involving proximity seeking, distress at separation, and joyful reunion. The affectional bond is examined by the attachment theory. See also Attachment theory._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |
