Investigate the stages that infants go through when developing attachments.
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Attachment Unit 2 Short term effects - Teaches the child how to form good relationships, gives the child a 'safe base' to retreat to if scared (comfort for the to have a safe trusting adult) Long term effects - Later on in life it can reflect on how well a child can construct lasting/trusting relationships. Stages in the development of attachment Stage 1 0-2 months Pre-attachment stage Soon after birth, babies shown a preference for human faces, can also distinguish mothers voice from others after a few days. Most infants in these stages enjoy being with people. Happy to be with anyone, do not protest when parent goes away so long as there is someone to interact with. They do not show anxiety towards strangers. Stage 2 2-6 months Sociability stage - sociability refers to the willingness shown by infants to engage in social interaction. Stage 3 6 months onwards Attachment Stage Most infants begin to attach to one person at 6/7 months. Happy...


