As referenced in class, traditional attachment theory describes four patterns of attachment for a child’s interpersonal functioning. The first is the preattachment phase; this phase begins at birth to 6 weeks. The baby’s innate signals attract the caregiver, and the caregiver remains close by when the baby responds positively. Second is an attachment in the making. Attachment in the making is from 6 weeks to 6 to 8 months. When the infant develops a sense of trust, the caregiver will respond when signaled. The babies will then begin to respond more positively to their caregiver, and they will not respond in an uproar once separated from their parents. Third is the clear-cut attachment pattern. Clear-cut attachment ranges from ages 6 to 8 months
