attachment Flashcards

1
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what is attachment?
(definition)

A

emotional relationship between two individuals characterised by proximity seeking (wanting to be near to each other) and resulting in the feeling of security when in the presence of each other.

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how do attachments form?

A

social interation- both interactional synchrony and reciprocity

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what is reciprocity?
(definition)

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two way- either infant or caregiver triggers a response in the other

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what is a key feature in reciprocity?

A

turn taking

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5
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how is turn taking a key feature?
(relating to reciprocity and attachment)

A

if a child doesn’t fully develop this they may struggle with communication in adulthood

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what is interactional synchrony?
(definition)

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simultaneous action- infant and caregiver mirror each other behaviour. infant and caregiver showing same/ similar behaviour

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