Stages of Attachment (attachment)

Question 1

What did Schaffer and Emerson do in 1964

Answer 1

Investigated formation of early attachment
60 babies from Glasgow were visited every month and watched while mothers were interviewed.
50%showed separation anxiety between 25 and 32 weeks.

Question 2

Strengths of study

Answer 2

Good validity

High internal validity

Question 3

Weaknesses of the study

Answer 3

Not generalisable

Question 4

What is the first stage of attachment

Answer 4

Asocial stage
First few weeks
Recognised and forms bonds with carers
Interaction with humans and objects is similar
Babies show preference to particular adults
Babies are happier in presence of humans

Question 5

What is the second stage of attachment

Answer 5

Indiscriminate attachment 
From 2 to 7 months 
Babies display social behaviour 
They show a preference for people and recognise familiar adults
Accept comfort from any adult 
Attachment is not shown to one person

Question 6

What is the third stage of attachment

Answer 6

Specific attachment
7 months
Start to show stranger and separation anxiety
Baby has formed one specific attachment
Primary attachment is to the person that gives the best quality interactions

Question 7

What is the forth stage of attachment

Answer 7

Multiple attachments
One year
Attachment is extended and many other attachments are formed as well are a primary attachment to other adults whom they frequently spend time with

Question 8

Weaknesses of stages of attachment

Answer 8

Cultural variations
Conflicting evidence on multiple attachments
Biased research