Stages of Attachment

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    • The 4 stages of attachment
      1. Asocial
      2. Indiscriminate attachment
      3. Discriminate attachment
      4. Multiple attachments
    • Asocial stage

      From Birth to 2 months. Displays a similar response to objects and people but with a preference for face and eyes
    • Indiscriminate Attachment Stage
      2 Months to 6 Months. An ability to distinguish between different people. But preferences for human over non-human company
    • Discriminate Attachment Stage
      7 months to 12 months. Looks to a particular person for security, comfort and protection with a now established preference for one caregiver
    • Multiple Attachments stage
      1 year+. Attachment behaviours are displayed towards several different people and can be referred to as secondary attachments> Also shows separation and stronger anxiety