stages of attachment Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the Asocial Stage in attachment development?
The initial stage where infants begin to recognize and form bonds with primary caregivers, establishing a foundation for future social interactions.
What behavior do infants exhibit towards human and non-human objects during the Asocial Stage?
Infants exhibit largely similar behavior, indicating a lack of differentiation in social responses.
What slight preference do infants show during the Asocial Stage?
A slight preference for familiar adults who are more effective in calming them during distress.
What innate social inclination is suggested by infants’ happiness in the presence of other humans?
Infants exhibit increased happiness when in the presence of other humans.
What characterizes the Indiscriminate Attachment Stage?
Between 2 to 7 months, infants display observable social behaviors and a clear preference for people over inanimate objects.
What is the nature of attachment behavior during the Indiscriminate Attachment Stage?
Infants are generally accepting of comfort and cuddles from any adult, reflecting a non-discriminatory approach.
Do infants typically exhibit separation or stranger anxiety during the Indiscriminate Attachment Stage?
No, infants typically do not exhibit separation anxiety or stranger anxiety during this stage.
What is the primary focus of the Discriminate Attachment Stage?
Starting around 7 months, infants begin to show anxiety towards strangers and separation anxiety from a specific adult.
What is stranger anxiety?
Anxiety exhibited by infants towards strangers, indicating a growing awareness of social boundaries.
What percentage of infants typically become distressed upon separation from their primary attachment figure?
65% of infants exhibit separation anxiety from their biological mother.
What marks the formation of specific attachment in the Discriminate Attachment Stage?
The primary attachment figure is the individual the infant is most attached to.
Why is the development of discriminate attachment crucial?
It is crucial for the infant’s emotional security and social development.
What happens during the Multiple Attachments Stage?
Following the establishment of a primary attachment, infants extend attachment behaviors to multiple adults, forming secondary attachments.
What did Schaffer and Emerson’s study reveal about secondary attachments?
29% of children developed secondary attachments within one month of forming a specific attachment.
By what age do most infants develop multiple attachments?
By the age of one.
What is the significance of forming multiple attachments in infants?
It is essential for social learning and emotional resilience in later life.
