Multiple attachments

Question 1

What did Bowlby believe about attachment figures other than the primary?

Answer 1

Other attachment figures formed after the primary are less important

Question 2

Role of the father

Affect of sensitivity on attachment:

Answer 2

fathers who are sensitive to their child’s needs develop more secure attachments

Question 3

Role of the father

Affect of support:

Answer 3

level of support a father develops with his partner affects the type of attachment he’ll have with his children

Question 4

Evidence for father as playmate (Geiger)

Answer 4

Found that the way fathers play with their children is more exciting and pleasurable than mothers.

Question 5

60 Fathers study: Aim (duties)

Answer 5

Investigate the impact of doing caretaking duties on parental attachment

Question 6

60 Fathers study Results: (strength of att..)

Answer 6

When Fathers engaged in caretaking activities, they were much more likely to report a strong attachment bond to their child