Caregiver-Infant Interactions Flashcards
(14 cards)
Who is a caregiver?
A caregiver is any person who provides care for a child.
What are caregiver-infant interactions?
Caregiver-infant interactions refer to the communication between a caregiver and infant.
What are the important functions of caregiver-infant interactions?
These interactions are important for the child’s social development and form the basis of attachment between infant and caregiver.
Why is caregiver sensitivity important in attachment?
The more responsive or sensitive caregivers are to each other’s signals, the deeper the attachment bond.
Why is caregiver sensitivity important in attachment?
The more responsive or sensitive caregivers are to each other’s signals, the deeper the attachment bond.
What is reciprocity in caregiver-infant interaction?
Reciprocity is a two-way process where each person responds to the other and the behaviour of each party elicits a response from the other.
Give an example of reciprocity in caregiver-infant interaction.
A caregiver may respond to a baby’s smile by smiling back, which then elicits a response from the baby.
How do babies participate in communication with caregivers?
Babies take an active role in communication, engaging in interactions and responding to caregivers, showing that interaction is not one-sided.
What did Brazelton describe caregiver-infant interaction as?
Brazelton described it as being like a “dance,” where each partner responds to the moves of the other.
What are alert phases in infants?
Alert phases are times when infants signal they are ready for interaction, for example, by making eye contact.
Give an example of an infant’s alert phase.
Making eye contact or making noises to show they are ready for interaction with a caregiver.
What is the Still Face Experiment?
An experiment by Dr. Edward Tronick showing how infants react to a sudden lack of emotional response from a caregiver, becoming distressed and trying to regain attention.
What does the Still Face Experiment highlight about caregiver-infant interaction?
It highlights how responsive interaction is crucial for a child’s emotional and social development.
