Role of the father

Question 1

what are some strengths

Answer 1

• research support: playmate
• research support: biological
• research support: able to form attachments

Question 2

what research supports the role of the father as a playmate

Answer 2

Geiger

Question 3

what did Geiger find

Answer 3

found that fathers play interactions were more exciting but mothers interactions were more affectionate

Question 4

what research supports the idea that role of the father is biologically determined

Answer 4

Hrdy

Question 5

what did Hrdy find

Answer 5

found fathers are less able to detect distress in infants compared to mothers, supporting the theory that lack of oestrogen stops them from being caring

Question 6

what research supports the idea that feathers are able to form attachments

Answer 6

Belsky

Question 7

what did Belsky find

Answer 7

he found fathers who reported high level of marital intimacy displayed a secure attachment to their children

Question 8

what did Belsky findings show

Answer 8

shows fathers are capable of forming attachments to their children however it depends on their levels of marital intimacy