Stages of Attachment

Question 1

What is the first attachment stage and when?

Answer 1

Asocial stage - the first few weeks

Behaviour between human and non human objects are similar, babies recognise and form bonds with carers

Question 2

What is the second attachment stage and when?

Answer 2

Indiscriminate attachment - 2-7 months

Babies show a preference for people rather than objects, behaviour isn’t different to any one person, they accept comfort from any adult

Question 3

What is the third attachment stage and when?

Answer 3

Specific attachment - 7 months

Babies show separation anxiety from one particular adult, they’ve formed a specific attachment to the one who offers most interaction.

Question 4

What is the final attachment stage and when?

Answer 4

Multiple attachments - 1yr+

Babies show attachment towards one adult and familiar people