Abstract:
The bond between a child and their parental figure or caregiver represents a foundation for their development. Attachment theory considers this tendency to maintain proximity innate, serving as a biological function for survival. Situations perceived as dangerous activate the behavior of seeking proximity to the attachment figure. The initiation of attachment behavior stems from a negative emotional reaction. The subjective experience of emotion and its role in psychological life has sparked numerous controversies. Identifying some correspondence in neuronal circuits within the brain has become evident. Animal studies have provided valuable information through analogies with the human brain, though with obvious limitations. Technological advancements for in vivo analysis of the human brain, such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), electromagnetic imaging (MEG/EEG), and positron emission tomography (PET), have allowed for the study of attachment and emotion from a neuroscientific perspective. Neurosciences have become significantly important in psychology by developing interdisciplinary fields that contribute to understanding the human psyche. The place of neurosciences in psychology has become essential and can represent a connecting element between various fields.
