attachment Flashcards
what is attachment?
(definition)
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.
how do attachments form?
social interation- both interactional synchrony and reciprocity
what is reciprocity?
(definition)
two way- either infant or caregiver triggers a response in the other
what is a key feature in reciprocity?
turn taking
how is turn taking a key feature?
(relating to reciprocity and attachment)
if a child doesn’t fully develop this they may struggle with communication in adulthood
what is interactional synchrony?
(definition)
simultaneous action- infant and caregiver mirror each other behaviour. infant and caregiver showing same/ similar behaviour