Schaffer And Emerson’s Stages Of Attachment

Question 1

What did Schaffer and Emerson believe?

Answer 1

The most important factor in forming attachments is the person who plays and communicates with them

Question 2

What did Schaffer and Emerson suggest about attachment?

Answer 2

Babies are likely to form attachments to caregivers who respond effectively to their signals

Question 3

What are Schaffer and Emerson’s 4 Stages?

Answer 3

Pre attachment - Birth to 3 months

Indiscriminate Attachment Phase - 3-7 months

Discriminate Attachment Phase - 7-9 months

Multiple Attachment - 9 months

Question 4

Describe the Pre attachment Stage (birth to 3 months)

Answer 4

From 6 weeks, infants become attracted to humans. Prefer them instead of objects

Shown when they smile at people (respond indiscriminately to any caregiver)

Question 5

Describe the Indiscriminate Attachment Phase (3-7 months)

Answer 5

Infants begin to discriminate between familiar and unfamiliar people

Shown by smiling at familiar people
Allow strangers to take care of them

Question 6

Describe the Discriminate Attachment Phase (7-9 months)

Answer 6

Infants develop specific attachments staying close to particular people

Become distressed when separated from them

Show stranger anxiety at this age

Question 7

Describe the Multiple Attachment Stage (9 months)

Answer 7

Attachment to main caregiver remains strongest

Infants form strong emotional ties with major caregivers like grandparents

Fear of strangers weaken