Stages of Attachment

Cards (5)

  • 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