schaffer and emerson Flashcards
(26 cards)
Who conducted the study on attachment styles in infants?
Schaffer and Emerson
What year was the Schaffer and Emerson attachment study published?
1964
True or False: Schaffer and Emerson’s study was conducted in a laboratory setting.
False
What was the primary focus of Schaffer and Emerson’s research?
The development of attachment in infants.
Fill in the blank: Schaffer and Emerson identified ______ stages of attachment.
four
What are the first two stages of attachment identified by Schaffer and Emerson?
Asocial stage and indiscriminate attachment.
At what age does the ‘specific attachment’ stage occur according to Schaffer and Emerson?
Around 7 months.
True or False: Schaffer and Emerson found that infants can form multiple attachments.
True
What is the name of the stage where infants show a preference for familiar caregivers?
Indiscriminate attachment stage.
How many infants were studied in Schaffer and Emerson’s research?
60 infants.
Multiple Choice: Which attachment stage is characterized by the ability to form emotional bonds with multiple caregivers? A) Asocial Stage B) Indiscriminate Attachment C) Specific Attachment D) Multiple Attachments
D) Multiple Attachments
What method did Schaffer and Emerson use to assess attachment?
Observations and interviews with mothers.
Fill in the blank: The ______ stage is when infants respond differently to their primary caregiver than to strangers.
specific attachment
True or False: The findings of Schaffer and Emerson’s study have been challenged by subsequent research.
True
What is the significance of Schaffer and Emerson’s study in developmental psychology?
It provided a framework for understanding attachment development in infants.
What does the term ‘separation anxiety’ refer to in the context of attachment?
Distress infants feel when separated from their primary caregiver.
At what age do infants typically exhibit separation anxiety, according to Schaffer and Emerson?
Around 8 to 12 months.
Multiple Choice: Which attachment style is characterized by a child who is upset when the caregiver leaves and happy when they return? A) Avoidant B) Secure C) Ambivalent D) Disorganized
B) Secure
What role does the primary caregiver play in the attachment process, according to Schaffer and Emerson?
They serve as a secure base for the infant.
Fill in the blank: The ______ stage includes infants showing no preference for caregivers.
asocial
True or False: Schaffer and Emerson’s study concluded that attachment is solely a biological process.
False
What is the impact of socio-cultural factors on attachment styles according to later research following Schaffer and Emerson?
Socio-cultural factors can influence attachment behaviors and styles.
What can be a consequence of insecure attachment styles in later life?
Difficulty in forming relationships.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT one of the attachment styles identified by Schaffer and Emerson? A) Secure B) Avoidant C) Ambivalent D) Reactive
D) Reactive
