Schaffer's Stages of Attachment

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  • Created on: 10-04-17 15:18

Stages of Attachment:

Schaffer & Emerson proposed that attachment develops in four stages;

  • Stage 1 - Asocial Stage (first few weeks) - This is not really an asocial stage because baby's behaviour towards non-human objects and humans is quite similar. Babies show some preference for familiar adults in that those individuals find it easier to calm them. Babies are also happier when in the presence of other humans
  • Stage 2 - Indiscriminate Attachment (2-7 months) - From 2-7 months babies display more observable behaviour. They show a preference for people rather than inanimate objects and recognise and prefer familiar adults. At this stage babies usually accept cuddles and comfort from any adult and they do not usually show stranger/separation anxiety. The attachment behaviour is said to be indiscriminate because it is not different towards any one person
  • Stage 3 - Specific Attachment (7 months) - From around 7

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