Theorys Of Attachment- Schaffer And Emerson

Question 1

How do bowlby and ainswortsh theories differ from Schaffer and Emerson?

Answer 1

Schaffer and Emerson argue that children can form a attachment with another who is not the primary care giver but provides the majority of care

Question 2

They also argue that by the time they are 18 months:

Answer 2

Children are capable of forming multiple attachments.

1 month- attachment with primary care giver but happy to receive care from others

4 months- close bond with primary care giver, will accept care from others

7 months- anxious when separated from primary care giver and when cared for by others

9 months- start to form attachments with others but more content when primary care giver there