Bowlby's Theory

Question 1

Attachment meaning

Answer 1

The close emotional bond or relationship between an infant and the mother or primary caregiver.

Question 2

Seeking attachment is an innate behaviour?

Answer 2

Attachments formed are hierarchal and multiple attachments can occur.

Question 3

Sensitive period of attachment.

Answer 3

Roughly the first year of your life, during which attachment must occur for optimal development.

Question 4

Separation anxiety?

Answer 4

Approximately 8 months of age; its an indication that a mother-child bond has been formed.

Question 5

How to avoid long-term difficulties?

Answer 5

For the first 2 years of an infant’s life, the mother and child should not be separated.

Question 6

Phase 1: preattachment age

Answer 6

0-2 months

Question 7

Phase 1: preattachment characteristics

Answer 7

The infant responds to people but does not discriminate between people.

Question 8

Phase 2: Preliminary attachment age

Answer 8

2-7 months

Question 9

Phase 2: Preliminary attachment characteristics

Answer 9

The infant will responds to familiar people and prefer to be with their primary caregiver.

Question 10

Phase 3: Clear-cut attachment age

Answer 10

7 months - 2 years

Question 11

Phase 3: Clear-cut attachment characteristics

Answer 11

The infant is mobile and can use their caregiver as a secure base from which they can explore their environment.

Question 12

Phase 4: Goal-directed partnership age

Answer 12

2 years +

Question 13

Phase 3: Goal dorected partnership attachment characteristics

Answer 13

The infant will adjust to times when the caregiver is not present and will be more willing to stay with others or alone.