ATTACHMENT: Caregiver-infant

Question 1

define reciprocity

Answer 1

Mutual exchange of responses between an infant and a caregiver.
Infant and caregiver respond to each others signals and each elicits a response from the other

Question 2

define attachment

Answer 2

a strong, reciprocal and emotional bond between an infant and a caregiver.
two individuals see each other as essential for their own emotional security.

Question 3

four behaviours that can help recognise attachment

Answer 3

1. proximity - people try to stay physically close to their attachment figure
2. secure base behaviour - we tend to make regular contact with attachment figures. babies display this when they regularly return to their attachment figures while playing
3. separation distress - showing signs of anxiety when an attachment figure leave their presence
4. Joy on reunion - displays of happiness when reunited