Attachment and Temperament Flashcards
what is the most important predictor of personality development?
a child’s early relationship with their primary caregiver
what are the four stages of attachment?
asocial stage
indiscriminate attachment
specific attachment
multiple attachment
when is the asocial stage of attachment?
0-6 weeks
what happens in the asocial stage of attachment?
smiling and crying that is not directed at specific people
when does indiscriminate attachment happen?
6 weeks - 7 months
what happens in indiscriminate attachment?
attention is sought from different individuals
no fear of strangers
when does specific attachment happen?
7 - 11 months
what happens during specific attachment?
strong attachments to one individual
develop separation and stranger anxiety
when does multiple attachments occur?
after 11 months
what happens during multiple attachments?
attachments to others as well as parents
what are the three main styles of attachment?
secure
insecure avoidant
insecure ambivalent/resistant
what type of attachment also exists that is a combination of the main types?
disorganised
what is the study for attachment that is done?
the strange situation
what does the strange situation determine?
what type of attachment style an infant has
what age group is the strange situation used for?
12-18 months