Definition
Hyperactivation strategies intensify proximity-seeking and alarm when attachment feels threatened — competence can mask chronic monitoring.
Origin
Adult attachment taxonomy (Mikulincer & Shaver) — hyperactivation versus deactivation under insecurity.
Mechanism
Amplified protest, rumination on relational cues, and closeness pursuit can stabilize short-term but exhaust — distinct from daring ambition moves.
Applications
Name when relational alarm drives the week’s Battle versus chosen tactical stress. Pair felt-security reps before content fights.
Sources
Cite
- Attachment in Adulthood. Guilford Press.