The Role of The Father

Question 1

what is a primary caregiver

Answer 1

the person who spends the most time with a baby, caring for its needs

Question 2

what is a primary attachment figure

Answer 2

the person who the baby has the strongest attachment with

Question 3

whats the study that shows the mother will usually be the primary attachment figure

Answer 3

schaffer and emerson

• they found the majority of babies became attached to their mother at around 7 months
• in only 3% of the cases the faher was the primary attachment figure

Question 4

what is the suggested role of the father

Answer 4

grosmann

• fathers have a role that is to do with play and stimulation and less to do with emotional development

Question 5

the quality of fathers play with babies is related to …..

Answer 5

the quality of adolescent attachments

Question 6

give the study which shows when fathers are given the role of primary caregiver they can develop sensitivity to childrens needs

Answer 6

lamb

• found fathers who become main care providers quickly develop more sensitivity to childrens needs and become a safe base