Attachment

Question 1

definition of attachment (ao1)

Answer 1

an emotional tie or bond between an infant and caregiver- reciprocal, 2 sided

Question 2

definition of interactional synchrony (ao1)

Answer 2

caregivers and babies reflecting eachothers actions and emotions
(synchronised way)

Question 3

which 3 behaviors show attachment

Answer 3

1) proximity: trying to say physically close to attachment figure
2) secure base behavior: secutiry and reassurance provided by primary caregiver.
3)separation distress: distress when attachment figure leaves their presence

Question 4

outline research into interactional synchrony (m&m)

Answer 4

research method: observation
aim: examine caregiver-infant interactions
method: adult displays a facial exp. or hand movement - child’s reaction was recorded.
findings: babies mirrored structures.

Question 5

research support for Melzoff & Moore.

Answer 5

Tronick’s still face exp
results- babies felt severely uncomfortable when ignored, in such distress that they lost control of their spine.

Question 6

limitations of conducting research on babies

Answer 6

lack of control variables: extraneous factors such as mood, hunger and tiredness- making interpretations less reliable.