Attachment

Question 1

what are the stages of attachment?

Answer 1

-asocial phase
-indiscriminate attachment phase
-discriminate attachment phase
-multiple attachment phase

Question 2

when is the asocial phase?

Answer 2

0-6 weeks

Question 3

what happens in the asocial stage?

Answer 3

baby learns to distinguish people from objects but have no preference for who cares for it

Question 4

when is the indiscriminate attachment phase?

Answer 4

6 weeks-7 months

Question 5

what happens in the indiscriminate attachment phase?

Answer 5

infant distinguishes and recognizes familiar faces but has no preference for who cares for it

Question 6

when is the discriminate attachment phase?

Answer 6

7-11 months

Question 6

what happens in the discriminate attachment phase?

Answer 6

-forms strong attachment to an individual
-infant distressed when the attachment figure is absent and content when present
-fear + avoidance of strangers

Question 6

when is the multiple attachment phase?

Answer 6

9 months+

Question 6

what happens in the multiple attachment phase?

Answer 6

-forms attachments to many people
-some stronger than others
-formed for different functions (comfort/play)

Question 7

what did Schaffer find after 18 months?

Answer 7

32% of babies have at least 5 attachments- original attachment still strongest

Question 8

what is attachment?

Answer 8

close two way emotional bond