Attachment - Chapter 1: Introduction

Question 1

What is separation distress?

Answer 1

Baby cries when carer leavers the room

Question 2

What is proximity seeking?

Answer 2

Baby reaches out to be held by the carer, particularly if they are in an unfamiliar situation.

Question 3

What is stranger anxiety?

Answer 3

Baby is wary of strangers

Question 4

Definition of reciprocity

Answer 4

When babies and carers mutually respond to each other’s behaviour, as if they are ‘taking turns’. They are responsive and sensitive to each other

Question 5

Give an example of reciprocity

Answer 5

If a baby is making vocal noises, then the carer will often respond and talk to the baby as if they were having a conversation.

Question 6

Definition of interactional synchrony.

Answer 6

Detailed mimicry and mirroring between carer and baby which forms the early basis of communication. In terms of movements or vocal sounds

Question 7

Give an example of interactional synchrony.

Answer 7

Baby’s may copy a carers facial expression.

Question 8

Definition of attatchment

Answer 8

A specific bond in which you feel a sense of comfort and security when with the other person. The other person can be used as a safe base from which to explore your world

Question 9

What is pre - attatchment?

Answer 9

0-2 months old - Baby initially shows little difference in their response to humans compared to objects but during this stage they start to show a preference for human faces.

Question 10

What is indiscriminate attatchment?

Answer 10

2 to 7 months - At the start of this stage the baby shows little difference to their response to a stranger compared to a familiar carer. Gradually the baby starts to show a preference for familiar people.

Question 11

What is discriminate attatchement?

Answer 11

7 to 9 months old - the baby is showing a clear attachment to one or two people (primary attachment figure) the bay cries if separated from the person they are attached to and show joy when this person returns and the baby shows wariness of strangers

Question 12

What is multiple attachment?

Answer 12

9 months upwards - the baby begins to show clear attachments to other people - eg grandparents.

Question 13

Give the four stages of attachment

Penguins in doc martens

Answer 13

Pre attachment, indiscriminate, discriminate, multiple

Question 14

What percentage of single parent families have the father as the main carer?

Answer 14

9%

Question 15

What is the main role of fathers?

Answer 15

Fathers have an important role in play and supporting the mother financially and emotionally

Question 16

What is the association between fathers and mother and relationship and child attachment?

Answer 16

Fathers tend to have more secure relationships with their children when the relationship with the mother is a good one.

Question 17

What is the issues with discussing the role of fathers?

Answer 17

It could be socially sensitive. Fathers could be made to feel that they are not as important as mothers.
Mothers could feel guilty about working when their children are young.