Development of attachment

Question 1

Describe Schaffer and Emerson’s study (1964) - Glasgow babies

Answer 1

• Observed 60 Glasgow babies for 18 months (longitudinal study)
• Parents observe how babies react in 7 situations (left alone in room/researcher approaching infant)
• Assessed stranger & separation anxiety

Question 2

Outline the 1st of the 4 stages of attachment identified by Schaffer

Answer 2

1. Asocial (0-8 weeks) - starts bond with carer, similar behaviour to objects & humans

Question 3

Outline the 2nd stage of attachment

Answer 3

2. Indiscriminate (2-7 months) - recognises and prefers familiar people

Question 4

Outline the 3rd stage of attachment

Answer 4

3. Specific (7-12 months) - separation & stranger anxiety, primary attachment

Question 5

Outline the 4th stage of attachment

Answer 5

4. Multiple (1 year+) - secondary attachments