Schaffer and Emerson's Study

Schaffer and Emerson's Study

1. They conducted a study in to when attachments develop; they found that they develop in different stages.

2. 1. Asocial stage (0 -6 weeks)

   • The child has no attachment and no preference for any caregiver.

3. 2. Indiscrimination stage (6 weeks - 6 months)

   • The child starts to recognise different caregivers and responds positively to familiar people but has not yet formed an attachment.

4. 3, Specific stage (6-11 months)

   • The child has formed its first attachment to its primary caregiver. Shown by separation distress and stranger anxiety.

5. 4. Multiple stage (11 months and onwards)