Author Question: Present, in correct order, the four stages by which attachment develops between a child and ... (Read 45 times)

gbarreiro · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Present, in correct order, the four stages by which attachment develops between a child and caregiver. Note what happens at each stage, and the typical ages of each stage.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

When it comes to childhood anxiety disorders, many health professionals suggest that antidepressants

a. should never be used in treatment.
b. should be used as a first line of treatment.
c. are best used when psychological treatments have been ineffective.
d. are generally ineffective as a form of treatment.

lkanara2 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Stage 1 is preattachment, which occurs between birth and 68 weeks. Babies learn to recognize their caregivers by smell and sound, and engage in behaviors that elicit caretaking from adults. The interaction between child and caregiver begins to become established.
Stage 2 is Attachment in the making, which occurs between 68 weeks and 68 months. Babies smile and laugh with the caregiver, and rely on that person when they are upset. They are beginning to identify this individual as the person to be counted upon.
Stage 3 is True attachment, which occurs between 68 and 18 months. An attachment figure has been singled out (usually the mother), and is the base of socioemotional comfort. Separation from this figure results in distress.
Stage 4 is Reciprocal relationships, which occurs from 18 months on. Developing cognitive and language skills allow for more interaction in the attachment relationship, initiative in actions, and understanding of others' feelings and goals.

Answer to Question 2

c