Attachment

Question 1

Attachment

Answer 1

An emotional bond between two people. It is a two way process that endures over time.

Question 2

Reciprocity

Answer 2

Interaction between two people where they respond to each others signals, one after the other.
-Turn taking/ back and forth

Question 3

What is an example of reciprocity?

Answer 3

if the caregiver cuddles the infant (a positive interaction) the infant may respond by smiling at the care giver (similar positive interaction)

Question 4

Who suggested that babies move in a rhythm while communicating with an adult?

Answer 4

Brazelton (1979)

Question 5

Interactional synchrony

Answer 5

Each person mirrors what the other is doing in terms of their facial and body movements. Contains a sense of synchrony or ‘togetherness’

Question 6

What is an example of interactional synchrony?

Answer 6

If the caregiver holds a certain facial expression the infant would mimic the facial expression at the same time.

Question 7

Who suggested that even young babies would mimic facial expressions?

Answer 7

Meltzoff and Moore (1997)

Question 8

What are the differences between reciprocity and interactional synchrony?

Answer 8

Reciprocity is an interaction that involves turn taking (almost like a conversation) whereas interactional synchrony is an interaction. that evolved a sense of togetherness as each person mirrors the other.