A person's current need for approval often comes from past experiences. This need is like trying to pay a debt that was never owed. The person seeks secure attachment that was missing in childhood.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
A person's current need for approval often comes from past experiences.
This need is like trying to pay a debt that was never owed. The person seeks secure attachment that was missing in childhood.
A person might seek approval because of past attachment patterns. This often happens with anxious attachment. The adult still tries to get the secure attachment they did not feel as a child. The adult believes approval from others will provide this security.
A student constantly asks a teacher if their work is good enough. The student seeks endless reassurance. This behavior comes from a deep need for approval. The student is trying to get the secure feeling they missed earlier in life.
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