Pre-attachment phase - Newborn uses crying, smiling and looking to attract attention. Not directed at a specific caregiver. , Attachment-in-the-making phase - Babies begin to show preference for familiar caregivers and will be soothed more easily by this person., Clear cut attachment phase - Children prefer to be close to one particular individual and use them as a 'secure base' for exploration. May show anxiety when separated from primary caregiver., Goal-corrected partnership - Develop more complex relationships with caregivers. Begin to negotiate their needs and understand motives of their attachment figure.,

Bowlby's stages of attachment

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