Seeks physical proximity to primary caregiver
social.attachment.proximity_seeking
socialrelational0mo–12mo
Measured by 1 instrument· Cross-instrument confidence:
What this is
Infant reliably orients, vocalizes, reaches toward, or moves to remain near their primary attachment figure when distressed, tired, or in an unfamiliar setting. Foundation of the attachment behavioral system.
Who measures this
| Instrument | Approach | Age range | Mapping confidence | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bayley-4 Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Fourth Edition | Clinician observation (developmental) Subscale: Social-Emotional | 1mo–3.5y | social_emotional.proximity_seeking |
“Approach” describes how the instrument assesses this construct, not the specific items. We never reproduce proprietary test items.
Age coverage
Our voice baseline item
Voice baseline item not yet authored for this construct.
Connected milestone view
The same canonical item shows up on the developmental page with prerequisites, activities, and full developmental context.
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Instruments referenced
- Bayley-4Aylward, G.P. (2020). New Bayley-4 Normative Data: Implications for Clinical Practicedoi:10.1097/DBP.0000000000000739