Attatchment Flashcards
What is interactional synchrony
When an infant and caregiver display the same behaviours
What is reciprocity
When an infant and a caregiver display behaviours in response to one another.
What is a strength of intersectional synchrony
Usually filmed in lab conditions resulting in high validity
What is a limitation of research into caregiver-infant interactions
Usually done in lab conditions meaning babies may not display usual behaviour resulting in lack of reliability
What is the 1st stage of attachment
Asocial stage
Behaviour towards objects and humans are similar
What is the second stage of attachment
Indiscriminate attachment
Prefers to be around familiar people but will accept attention from anyone
What is the third stage of attachment
Specific attachment
Shows distress towards unfamiliar people and forms attachment with the primary attachment figure
What is the fourth stage of attachment
Multiple attachment
Extend attachment towards people other than primary attachment figure
(Secondary attachment)
Strength of stages of attachment
High external validity
Real world application
Weakness of the stages of attachment
Poor evidence for asocial stage
Young babies have poor coordination thus there is no evidence for their behaviours being deliberate
What is classical conditioning
The process of linking two stimuli, so that the response to both is the same.
What is operant conditioning
Learning from the consequences of your actions.
Through reinforcement or punishment.
What is positive reinforcement?
When a behaviour/action is rewarded.
What is negative reinforcement?
When an unpleasant response is avoided due to your behaviour or action.
What is punishment
When a negative response occurs due to your behaviour or action.
