"An attachment is the close emotional bond that forms between two people, characterised by mutual affection and a desire to maintain proximity" - Schaffer (1993)
Kagen et al. (1978) - an attachment is one in which;
- an intense emotional relationship develops specifically between two people
- endures over time
- prolonged separation from the attachment figure causes stress and sorrow
The First Attachment
Within days of birth, baby prefers a human face and responds to human sounds than mechanical sounds
Attachment at birth - crying, eye-contact, grasping, being soothed
Attachment at 2/3 months - smiling, reaching, arm-waving, face recognition
"Mutual Recoprocity" Stern (1977)
When mum talks to an infant, the baby looks intensly at her and make noises.
Child will stop until a response is given from mum.
"Conversation" by recognising cues
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