Reprocity Flashcards
How was it traditionally thought babies were in the interaction process?
That they played a passive role (simply receiving care from an adult)
What does research about babies in the interaction phase?
They are much more active - babies have ‘alert phases’ showing that they are ready to interact
What did Feldman and Eidelman (2007) find?
That mothers tend to pick up on ‘alert phases’ two thrids of the time
What is reciprocity?
When each person responds to the other person and elicits a response from them
What did Jeffe et al (1973) demonstrate?
That infants coordinate their actions with their caregivers in a kind of conversation
When are babies able to interact with adults?
From birth
How to babies carry out interaction with adults
in a rhythm which is almost like taking turn in a conversation
