Bowlby's Attachment Milestones

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• Pre-attachment 0-2 months

• Early attachment 2-7 months

• Separation Protest 7-9 months up to 2yrs

• Goal Corrected 2-3 years and up

• No difference in reaction to caregiver or stranger

• Recognises caregiver

• Seeks proximity with mother and protests separation

• Abstract ideas about attachment and gains independence