Stages of attachment

Question 1

What was the aim of Schaffer&Emmerson (1964)

Answer 1

To investigate the relationship between age and the development of attachment

Question 2

What was the procedure of Schaffer & Emmerson (1964) attachment study

Answer 2

Time sampling- 60 babies at monthly intervals for first 18 months in thier own homes. Interviewed parents about baby E.g does baby cry when you leave the room

Question 3

What are the 4 stages of attachment

Answer 3

Stage 1- Asocial stage
Stage 2- Indiscriminate attachment
Stage 3- specific Attachment
Stage 4- Multiple attachment

Question 4

Expalin the Asocial stage (first few weeks)

Answer 4

Newborn is easily attached to any human. Most babies respond happily to any caregiver including non human objects.

Question 5

Explain the indiscriminate attachment (2-7 months)

Answer 5

Preference for people over objects. infants learn to distinguish primary and secondary caregivers. Accept care from anyone

Question 6

Explain Specific attachment (7-9months)

Answer 6

special prefernece for a single attachment figure. Shows fear of strangers and unhappiness when seperated from primary caregiver.

Question 7

Explain Multiple attachments (9 motnhs +)

Answer 7

Baby becomes increasingly independant and forms several attachments with secondary care givers.