psychosocial conflict:

birth-1 year

trust vs. mistrust

balance of caregiving is sensitive, responsive, and consistent

psychosocial conflict:

1-3 yrs

autonomy vs shame and doubt

parents handle independence with tolerance and understanding

interest

happiness

anger

fear

sadness

binds parent and baby

fosters competence

reflexive & social smile

~2 months

occurs in response to other faces

7-8 months

seen in stranger anxiety

~ 1 yr

checking back and monitoring a caregivers expression for cues how to behave

18-24 months

involves injury to or enhancement of sense of self

(embarassment, guilt, pride)

preattachment phase

attachment-in-the-making phase

clear-cut attachment phase

working model

preattachment phase

birth-3 months

infant elicits responses

responses lay groundwork

4-7/8 months

respond differently to different people

does not yet protest with separation

soothed more easily by caregiver

7/8 months-3 yrs

singled out caregiver as a special individual

stable emotional base

separation anxiety

3+ years

internal representation of the primary caregiver

60%

easily comforted upon return

20%

avoidance at reunion

10-15%

crying

angry at reunion

5-10%

bizarre behavior

seen in neglected/abused children