Stages Of Attatchment Flashcards
(8 cards)
What is the range for asocial attachment
Birth to 2 months
What behaviours are shown in the asocial stage
Babies respond similarly to both humans and inanimate objects, show preference slightly for familiar expletives and social stimuli. Begin forming bonds through reciprocity.
What is the range for indiscriminate attachment stage
2-7 months
What behaviours are seen in the indiscriminate attachment stage
Infants prefer humans over objects, recognise caregivers, accept comfort from anyone and show no separation or stranger anxiety
What is the age range for specific attachment stage
From seven months on
What happened during the specific attachment stage
Babies form a primary attachment usually to the main caregiver and show separation anxiety and stranger anxiety
What is the range for the multiple attachments stage
From the age of 1 year
What characterises the multiple attachments stage
Babies form secondary attachments with familiar people like fathers and grandparents, and may show separation anxiety when apart from them.
