Stages of Attachement Identified by Schaffer (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Pre-attachment stage age range
Pre-attachment stage age range
0-3 months
Pre-attachment stage characteristic
Pre-attachment stage characteristic
Babies don't show preference for anyone
Indiscriminate attachment stage age range
Indiscriminate attachment stage age range
3-7 months
Indiscriminate attachment stage characteristic
Indiscriminate attachment stage characteristic
Recognise familiar people, no attachment to one person
Discriminate attachment stage age range
Discriminate attachment stage age range
7-9 months
Discriminate attachment stage characteristics
Discriminate attachment stage characteristics
Strong attachment to 1, high separation & stranger anxiety
Multiple attachment stage age range
Multiple attachment stage age range
9 months onwards
Schaffer & Emerson sample size and duration
Schaffer & Emerson sample size and duration
60 babies from birth to 18 months
% babies forming multiple attachments (Schaffer & Emerson)
% babies forming multiple attachments (Schaffer & Emerson)
87%
Definition of sensitive responsiveness
Definition of sensitive responsiveness
How sensitive caregiver is to baby's needs & how quickly they respond
When do babies form stronger attachments?
When do babies form stronger attachments?
With caregivers showing high sensitive responsiveness
Schaffer & Emerson ecological validity strength
Schaffer & Emerson ecological validity strength
Observed in usual places, results generalise to everyday life
Schaffer & Emerson social desirability bias weakness
Schaffer & Emerson social desirability bias weakness
Parents may overstate time spent with babies in interviews
Schaffer & Emerson observer bias weakness
Schaffer & Emerson observer bias weakness
Observational design prone to observer bias