secure attachments
[sɪˈkjʊr əˈtætʃmənts]
noun
apegos seguros
1. In developmental psychology and attachment theory, emotional bonds characterized by trust, safety, and confidence in a caregiver's availability and responsiveness
Children who develop secure attachments with their parents tend to have better emotional regulation skills.
Crianças que desenvolvem apegos seguros com seus pais tendem a ter melhores habilidades de regulação emocional.
2. In cybersecurity, email attachments that have been verified as safe and trustworthy for opening
The email system flags secure attachments with a green checkmark.
O sistema de email marca os anexos seguros com uma marca de verificação verde.
The concept of 'secure attachments' is foundational in child psychology and early childhood education in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, this terminology is increasingly used in pedagogical discussions and parenting guides. The theory originated with British psychologist John Bowlby and was further developed by Mary Ainsworth, influencing childcare practices globally.
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