Schaffer's Stages of Attachment (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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At what age did most infants begin showing separation distress in Schaffer & Emerson's study?
At what age did most infants begin showing separation distress in Schaffer & Emerson's study?
6-8 months
Which two key measures did Schaffer & Emerson use to assess attachment strength?
Which two key measures did Schaffer & Emerson use to assess attachment strength?
Separation protest & stranger anxiety
What characterises the indiscriminate attachment stage (2-7 months)?
What characterises the indiscriminate attachment stage (2-7 months)?
Prefer people; no stranger anxiety
In what percentage of cases was the primary attachment figure the biological mother?
In what percentage of cases was the primary attachment figure the biological mother?
65%
What determined attachment strength according to Schaffer & Emerson's key finding?
What determined attachment strength according to Schaffer & Emerson's key finding?
Quality of caregiver responsiveness
What percentage of children had formed at least two attachments by 18 months?
What percentage of children had formed at least two attachments by 18 months?
87%
How frequently were babies observed during the first year in Schaffer & Emerson's study?
How frequently were babies observed during the first year in Schaffer & Emerson's study?
Monthly
What describes infant behaviour during the asocial stage (first few weeks)?
What describes infant behaviour during the asocial stage (first few weeks)?
Similar behaviour to humans & objects
What is a key strength of Schaffer & Emerson's research methodology?
What is a key strength of Schaffer & Emerson's research methodology?
Conducted in natural home environment
What is a limitation of studying the asocial stage according to evaluation?
What is a limitation of studying the asocial stage according to evaluation?
Babies have limited coordination/mobility