Schaffer's Stages of Attachment (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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How many babies in Schaffer & Emerson study?
How many babies in Schaffer & Emerson study?
60 newborn babies from Glasgow
When does separation distress typically begin?
When does separation distress typically begin?
6-8 months
When does stranger anxiety appear?
When does stranger anxiety appear?
About one month after separation distress
% with 2+ attachments by 18 months
% with 2+ attachments by 18 months
87%
% where strongest attachment not with main carer
% where strongest attachment not with main carer
39%
Stage 2 name and age range
Stage 2 name and age range
Indiscriminate attachment, 2-7 months
Stage 3 name and starting age
Stage 3 name and starting age
Specific attachment, from around 7 months
Stage 4 name and when
Stage 4 name and when
Multiple attachments (shortly after Stage 3)
What determines attachment strength?
What determines attachment strength?
Quality of caregiver responsiveness, not time spent
% with biological mother as primary attachment
% with biological mother as primary attachment
65%