During the stage of infancy is when the attachment process occurs. According to (CITATION) attachment serves four main purposes: “providing a sense of security, regulating affect and arousal, promoting the expression of feelings and communication, and serving as a base for exploration.” (CITATION). Attachment theory asserts that there are four types of attachment styles that the child can develop during the attachment phase: secure, insecure-avoidant, insecure-ambivalent, and insecure- disorganized. When a child forms a secure attachment to their caregiver, the child will turn to their caregiver for soothing and comfort. (CITATION) When a child with a secure attachment is separated from their caregiver, they will become distressed; when
