Stages Of Attachment Flashcards
What is a primary attachment
The first bond the infant makes
Who is usually the primary attachment
The mother
What are multiple attachments
When the infant has more than one attachment
What are the 4 stages of attachment according to Schaffer and Emerson (1964)
Pre-attachment Phase
Indiscriminate-attachment Phase
Discriminate attachment phase
Multiple Attachments
What age is the pre attachment phase formed
Birth to 3 months
What behaviour do infants display during the pre-attachment
Similar response to objects and people
What do infants in the pre attachment have a preference for
A preference for faces/eyes
What age does the indiscriminate attachment develop
3 months to 7/8 months
What behavior do infants display indiscriminate attachment
Comforted indiscriminately (by anyone) able to distinguish between different people
What preference do infants in the indiscriminate attachment phase have
Preference for human company over non human company
What age does discriminate attachment develop
7 to 9 months
What behavior occurs in the discriminate attachment
Shows separation and stranger anxiety
Infants in the discriminate attachment have a preference for
Preference for one caregiver
What age does multiple attachment phase develop
9 months onwards
What is the behavior shown by infants in the multiple attachment phase
Looks to a particular person for security, comfort and protection
