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We will begin by introducing attachment theory in order to provide a lens through which to think about the other topics covered in this book. Attachment refers to a biologically based instinct to seek a caregiver when in need of safety, security, and/or comfort (Bowlby, 1960). Attachment theory is heavily influential in research related to child development, psychopathology, and treatment and is not exclusively related to one psychological disorder. Thus, in this chapter we will use the term attachment styles to describe categories of attachment behavior and avoid confusing them with specific disorders. After defining attachment styles, we will focus on how psychopathology relates to attachment styles and on the development of insecure attachments. Often, attachment issues and emerging psychopathology go hand‐in‐hand, making attachment theory a critical piece of developmental psychopathology.