A - Attachment Flashcards
1
Q
what is an attachment
A
an affectional bond between 2 people that endures over time
- each seek to maintain proximity
2
Q
how is separation anxiety shown
A
- shown through crying
- shown through following
3
Q
what is secure base behaviour
A
contact seeking even when the infant is more independent - confidence that the secure base is there to go back
4
Q
what are the 2 behaviours shown if an attachment is formed
A
- interactional synchrony
- reciprocity
5
Q
how do we know if an attachment is formed
A
- desire to keep close proximity
- distress at separation
- individual gives the infant a sense of security
6
Q
what is interactional synchrony
A
2 people are synchronised when they can carry out the same action
- this takes place when the carer and infant’s actions and emotions mirror each other
7
Q
what is reciprocity
A
- responding to the action of one with a similar action
- both carer and infant initiate interactions and take turns
- the regularity of the interaction helps the caregiver to anticipate and respond to infant behaviour
