early mother child interactions

Question 1

the human brain’s sensitivity to learning crests in 3 waves. what are theses waves

Answer 1

senses
language
higher cognition

Question 2

what are the features of baby brain development

Answer 2

quality of parent child interaction is crucial
brains continue to make connections throughout our life
critical pathways in the first years influence a strong influence
pathways used repeatedly are strengthened
those not used are pruned
experience changes the shape and structure of the brain

Question 3

what attachments do babies need

Answer 3

form close affectionate bonds with others

infants are born with a need for this

Question 4

what can disruptment of attachment do

Answer 4

can impact on 
neurological 
psychological 
emotional 
physical

Question 5

describe how the infant forms relational patterns

Answer 5

the way the caregiver responds becomes internalised
influences how the child sees the world
can influence care giving behaviour in adulthood

Question 6

what does reciprocity form the basis of development for

Answer 6

language
communication
eating and drinking
self regulation

Question 7

what is serve and return

Answer 7

baby tries to get attention
parent responds in a meaningful way
this develops cognition for the baby

Question 8

what is the dance of reciprocity

Answer 8

initiation 
orientation 
state of attention
acceleration 
peak of excitement
deceleration 
withdrawal