Stages of attachment identified by Schaffer.

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What was the first stage called?
Asocial stage
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When did this stage occur?
Within the first few weeks.
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What's the babies reaction to humans and non-human objects?
Similarly
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Is preference for humans shown?
Yes.
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Is the baby happier in the presense of some people?
Yes.
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What is the second stage called?
Indiscriminate Attachment
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At what age-range does this occur?
2-7 months.
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What is more displayed?
Observable social behaviour
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What is now preferred over non-human objects?
Humans.
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What does the infant (usually) not show?
Separation and stranger anxiety.
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Why is it called Indiscriminate?
Because the childs attachment behaviour does not change with different people.
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What is the third stage called?
Specific attachment.
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What age does this stage usually start?
7 months.
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What two reactions are displayed from the infant?
Separation and stranger anxiety.
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What is the term used to describe the adult where the infant has formed a specific attachment to?
Primary attachment figure.
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Is this type of attachment caused by spending the most amount of time with the infant?
No.
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How can someone become the infant's primary attachment figure?
One way is to offer the most interaction with response to the baby's signals.
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What is the fourth and final stage called?
Multiple attachments.
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What age does this usually occur?
7 months onwards.
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What are these relationships called?
Secondary attachments
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What typically occurs within a year?
Infants usually have developed multiple attachments.
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