Schaffer's stages of attachment

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What is the first stage of attachment?
Asocial
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When does the asocial stage take place?
First few weeks.
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A child shows similar behaviour towards inanimate objects and humans, but is happier in the presence of other humans. What attachment stage is the child in?
Asocial
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This child shows prefernce for familiar adults, but overall isn't that fussed. What attachment stage is the child in?
Asocial
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What is the second stage of attachment?
Indiscriminate attachment
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The child now begins to show preference for people and not inanimate objects. What stage of attachment is the child in?
Indiscriminate
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The child recognises and prefers familiar adults but doesn't show stranger or separation anxiety yet. What attachment stage is the child in?
Indiscriminate
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The child shows the same behaviour towards all humans. What attachment stage is the child in?
Indiscriminate
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When does the indiscriminate attachment stage begin?
2-7 months
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What is the second stage of attachment?
Indiscriminate
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What is the third stage of attachment?
Specific
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When does the specific attachments stage take place?
7 months
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The child forms a specific attachment towards a primary caregiver. What stage is the child in?
Specific
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Fill in the blank: The primary caregiver is the mother in x % of cases.
65
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The child begins to show stranger and separation anxiety. What stage of attachment is the child in?
Specific
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What is the fourth and final stage of attachment?
Multiple
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When does the multiple attachments stage take place?
Year
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The child now begins to form secondary attachments to other adults. What stage of attachment is the child in?
Multiple
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When did Schaffer and Emerson carry out their research into multiple attachments?
1964
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How many babies did Schaffer and Emerson use in their study?
60
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Where were the families from in the Schaffer and Emerson study?
Glasgow
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How many times did Schaffer and Emerson visit the babies in their study?
Every month for a year and 18 months
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How many babies showed separation anxiety towards a specific adult?
50%
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Complete the sentence: attachment tended to be towards the caregiver who was...
...the most interactive and sensitive to the child's facial expressions and signals
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When does the asocial stage take place?

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First few weeks.

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This child shows prefernce for familiar adults, but overall isn't that fussed. What attachment stage is the child in?

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What is the second stage of attachment?

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