Caregiver/infant Interactions Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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What is attachment
A
An affectional bond between two people
2
Q
5 factors of attachment
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- endures over time
- each person seek to maintain proximity
- there may be signs of separation anxiety
- primary caregiver acts as a secure base
- person you form attachment with is sensitive in responding
3
Q
3ways you would know an attachment bond has formed
A
- desire to keep proximity to a particular individual
- expressed through distress at separation from that person
- the individual gives the infant a sense of comfort and security
4
Q
Why is it hard to test infant behaviour?
A
- unpredictable
- can’t give consent/ undertand what is happening
- unclear whether behaviour they are showing is because of variables that have been altered or just general behaviour
5
Q
When are you an infant?
A
The period of a child’s life before speech begins
6
Q
What is interactional synchrony
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Two people are synchronized when they can carry out the same action simultaneously, In attachment this takes place when the carer and infants actions and emotions mirror each other
7
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What is reciprocity?
A
When one person responds to the action of the other person with a similar action. Both carer and infant initiate interactions and take turns. The regularity of the interactions helps the caregiver anticipate and respond to the infant behaviour.
