Schaffers stages of attachment

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Questions and Answers

What is a longitudinal study

Over a long period of time

What was Schaffer and Emerson’s 1964 study

In Glasgow, working class area 60 babies were observed with their PAF during the first year then again at 18 months. They also got the mothers to asked questions what happened when their baby was separated from their PAF

What are the 4 stages of attachment

Asocial , indiscriminate attachment , specific OR discriminate attachment , multiple attachments

Evaluate Schaffer and Emerson’s 1964 study

<p>Real world study so high ecological validity, but researchers had little control so low internal validity and mothers weren’t trained observers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Van Ijzendoorn suggest about attachments

<p>Children in collectivist cultures were more likely to show multiple attachments. This suggests there are cultural differences in a babies development</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Longitudinal Study

A research method that observes and records data about the same individuals over an extended period of time.

Schaffer and Emerson's 1964 Study

A study that aimed to investigate the development of attachment in infants during the first year of life, focusing on the role of primary attachment figures (PAF).

Stages of Attachment

Asocial Stage: Infants do not show a preference for any particular person. Indiscriminate Attachment Stage: Infants show preference for humans, but not a specific person. Specific Attachment Stage: Infants form a strong bond with a particular person, usually the primary caregiver. Multiple Attachments Stage: Infants form multiple attachments with other significant individuals in their lives.

Evaluating Schaffer and Emerson's 1964 Study

A strength of Schaffer and Emerson's study is that it was conducted in a natural setting, increasing its real-world relevance. However, a limitation is the lack of control over variables, which lowers the internal validity of the study.

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Cultural Differences in Attachment

The idea that cultural factors can influence the development of attachment, leading to different patterns of attachment among different cultures. For example, collectivist cultures may emphasize multiple attachments more than individualistic cultures.

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