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Mobilisation

The body begins to mobilise as the sense of danger increases:

Find:

Looks to the attachment figure/s for comfort or protection

▪ Clingy with attachment figure / protests against separation

Flock

Looks to the group for comfort or protection

▪ Takes part in anti-social behaviours that s/he wouldn’t do when on own.

Fawn:

Tries to appease to avoid conflict & decrease chance of harm/rejection

▪ People-pleaser, represses own wishes and needs to please others

▪ Constantly seeking validation from others

▪ Reasons, complies, placates, begs, tries to keep the peace
▪ Caretaking, co-dependency.

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