John Bowlby Attachment Model

Question 1

Phase 1

Answer 1

• Birth- 2 months

- Instinctively direct attachment to any human figure: strangers and family alike elicit smiling or crying from infant

Question 2

Phase 2

Answer 2

• 2-7 months

- Focused on one figure, usually primary caregiver, as baby learns to distinguish

Question 3

Phase 3

Answer 3

• 7-24 months

- With increased locomotor skills, babies actively seek contact with regular caregivers

Question 4

Phase 4

Answer 4

• 24 months+

- Become aware of people’s’ feelings, goals and begins to take them into account in directing child’s actions