Attachment studies

Question 1

International synchrony

Answer 1

Melts off and Moore
Adult displayed one of three facial expressions or gestures. Baby’s response was filmed and labelled by independent observers.
EVAL
filmed observations increases inter rater reliability
hard to interpret babies behaviour and cognitive functions

Question 3

Stages of attachment

Answer 3

Schaffer
Asocial stage- first few weeks of life. Similar behaviour towards humans and objects but prefer to be with people.
Indiscriminate attachment- 2 to 7 months recognise and prefer company of familiar people. Don’t get stranger anxiety or separation anxiety.
Specific attachment- Around 7 months. Babies have attachment towards one person, primary attachment figure. Stranger and separation anxiety
Multiple attachments- Secondary attachment with people .

60 Glasgow babies

EVAL- good external validity- observations made by parents
parents may not have been objective

Question 4

The role of the father