Attachment Algorithm
An Attachment Algorithm is a biological control process designed to facilitate the survival and nourishment of the Physical Unit. The body's attachment algorithm drives the body to attach to individuals and groups which can help meet the Seven Essential Needs
Bodily Algorithms
Bodily Algorithm > Attachment Algorithm, Connection Algorithm, Needs Algorithm, Pleasure Principle
Related LP Terms
Attachment Algorithm > Attachment, Attachments, Toxic Attachment
Non-LP Related Terms
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"Children develop attachments for reasons thought to be deeply rooted in evolution, to ensure the parental care required for their safety and healthy development....According to Bowlby, attachment represents a primary, biologically-based motivational system, selected through evolution to promote survival through maintenance of proximity to one or more primary caregivers "[1]
The Oxytocin functions of the Physical Unit are implicated in Attachment and the attachment algorithm.[2]==Related LP Content and Courses==
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