How Babies Form Attachments - Schaffer & Emerson

The video explores the concept of attachment in infants, focusing on Scheffer and Emerson's study from 1964. It outlines the four stages of attachment: asocial, indiscriminate, specific, and multiple. The study found that attachment types develop over time and are largely universal across different cultures and social groups. The video concludes with a discussion on the reliability of these findings and suggests further resources for learning about attachment theory.

What did Scheffer and Emerson hypothesize about the attachment of infants?

• It remains constant throughout life.

• It strengthens over time.

• It weakens over time.

• It is the same as in animals.

During which stage do infants start to show a preference for humans over non-human stimuli?

• Multiple attachment stage

• Specific attachment stage

• Indiscriminate stage

• Asocial stage

At what age do infants typically enter the specific attachment stage?

• One year

• Three months

• Seven months

• Ten months

What marks the beginning of the multiple attachment phase in infants?

• Fear of strangers

• Interest in non-human stimuli

• Increased interest in familiar adults

• Preference for one parent

What is a notable finding about the stages of attachment across different cultures?

• They vary significantly.

• They are universally similar.

• They are not reliable.

• They are unique to each child.