Outline research into caregiver-infant interactions

Outline the role of the father in attachment

Outline stages of development as identified by Schaffer (4 marks)

Outline one criticism of Schaffer’s stages of attachment (4 marks)

Explain what is meant by ‘multiple attachments’ (3 marks)

Describe and evaluate Schaffer’s stages of attachment

Outline Lorenz’s animal studies of attachment. In your answer refer to what he did and what he found (4 marks)

Describe one study by Harlow related to attachment (4 marks)

Briefly evaluate Harlow’s animal studies (4 marks)

Describe and evaluate animal studies of attachment

Oscar is 4 weeks old. His only way of communicating he is hungry is to cry. Oscar’s mummy picks him up when he cries, and gives him some milk. Seb is 5 weeks old. His mummy is gently singing to him, with her face very close to his. After the song, his mum sticks her tongue out and Seb copies her. With reference to the item, briefly outline caregiver interactions in humans. (4 marks)

Beth’s mum left the family home when Beth was 6 months old. Beth’s dad vowed that he would not let Beth be affected by the mother leaving them. With reference to the item, briefly outline the role of the father in attachment. You must refer to research in your answer.

Isaac is lying on his play mat. His big brother comes over with a teddy bear to show him, and he stares at it. He then switches his attention to his big brother, and stares at him. His big brother runs away to play with his toys and Isaac starts to cry until his music box is switched on to soothe him. With reference to the item, identify and explain which stage of attachment Isaac is likely to be at. (3 marks)