caregiver infant interactions Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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reciprocity
A
baby or caregiver responding to the others actions through hand signals or expressions
2
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interactional synchrony
A
caregiver or baby reflecting the actions of the other
3
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alert phases
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a phase in which a baby signals that they are ready for a period of interaction - studies show that mothers pick up and respond to these phases 2/3 of the time
4
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active involvement
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similar to alert phases in which a baby will initiate interactions with the caregiver
5
Q
importance of interactional synchrony
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Isabella found that the higher degree of synchrony would lead to better quality attachment when growing up
6
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when does interactional synchrony begin
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begins when they are 2 weeks old and they will most likely mirror the caregivers expressions
