attachment theory hw Flashcards
What is attachment?
an emotional bond between two people in which each seeks closeness and feels more secure in the presence of the attachment figure
Who are interactions between very young babies and their parents led by?
baby led, parents respond to the babies behaviour
what type of relationship is the infant/caregiver
reciprocal/ two way
What does reciprocity rely on?
mutual responsiveness
What does reciprocity develop?
trust or mistrust, how the child relates to the world, learns and forms relationships throughout life
What is interactional synchrony?
form of rhythmic interaction between infant and caregiver- mutual focus, reciprocity + mirroring of emotional behaviour
When is interactional synchrony most likely to develop?
if the caregiver attends fully to the baby’s state, provides playful stimulation when the infant is alert and attentive, and avoids pushing things when an overexcited or tired infant is fussy
What did Rudolph Schaffer and Peggy Emerson study?
studied 60 babies at monthly intervals for the first 18 months of life (in 1964)
Where were the children studied?
In their home
Where were the children studied?
In their home
What type of pattern was identified for their attachment?
A regular pattern
