Attatchment Flashcards
What are the evaluation points for caregiver and infant interactions?
+) controlled observations
-) unclear whether actions are meaningful or not
-) role in communication development
How are controlled observations a strength of reciprocty and interactional synchrony?
P: Controlled observations ensure accuracy and reliability.
Ev: Brazleton et al. filmed interactions from multiple angles, enabling detailed analysis and inter-rater reliability.
Ex: Provides objective evidence, enhancing validity.
L: Boosts confidence in conclusions about attachment behaviors.
How is unclear meaning of infant behaviour a limitation of research on reciprocity and interactional synchrony?
P: Observations may not reflect meaningful behavior.
Ev: Bremner suggests infants show reciprocity without understanding it.
Ex: This challenges the idea these behaviors show conscious bonding.
L: Highlights a key limitation in studying infant-caregiver interactions.
How is having a role in communication development a strength of RECIPROCITY AND interactional synchrony?
P: Reciprocity and interactional synchrony aid communication skills.
Ev: Brazleton et al. and Condon and Sander found early interactions coordinate movements and speech.
Ex: Supports language development and bonding.
L: Helps parents promote better long-term child outcomes.
What is attachment?
Attachment is a strong reciprocal emotional bond between an infant and their primary caregiver.
What does the term “reciprocal” mean in attachment?
: Reciprocal refers to a two-way process where both the caregiver and child contribute to and respond to the interaction.
How did Brazleton et al demonstrate reciprocity?
They found that infants as young as two weeks attempt to copy their caregiver’s behavior, with caregivers responding to the infants’ signals two-thirds of the time.
Why is reciprocity important for infant development?
It helps infants learn to communicate and enables caregivers to respond effectively to the infant’s cues, meeting their needs better.
What is interactional synchrony?
Interactional synchrony occurs when the caregiver and infant mirror or synchronize their interactions, such as matching facial expressions or gestures.
What did Condon and Sander (1974) discover about interactional synchrony?
They observed that infants synchronize their movements with the rhythm of an adult’s voice.
How does interactional synchrony benefit later communication?
It helps establish better communication skills between the parent and child as the child grows older.
What methodological strength supports the research on reciprocity and synchrony?
Controlled observations, such as those by Brazleton et al, allow for detailed and reliable analysis, including inter-rater reliability.
What limitation does Bremner highlight regarding infant behaviors in studies?
Bremner noted that infants’ behaviors may not reflect an understanding of the interaction’s purpose, making it unclear if actions are meaningful.
How do pitch, rhythm, and volume affect interactional synchrony?
: These aspects of an adult’s speech influence the way an infant synchronizes their movements, highlighting the dynamic nature of early interactions.
What are the evaluation points for Shaffer’s stages of attachment?
+) high ecological validity
-) potential lack of internal validity
-) difficult to study asocial stage
How is having high ecological validity a strength of Shaffer’s stages of attachment?
P: Schaffer’s study has high ecological validity.
Ev: Conducted in infants’ homes, observing natural caregiver interactions.
Ex: Findings reflect real-life attachment behaviors, increasing applicability.
L: The naturalistic design enhances reliability in understanding attachment development.
How is Difficulty studying the asocial stage a limitation of the sHAFFER’S stages of attachment?
P: The asocial stage cannot be studied objectively.
Ev: Infants under six weeks have limited coordination, making responses unclear.
Ex: Bremner’s distinction shows observable behaviors may not indicate genuine attachment.
L: Thus, causal conclusions about attachment in this stage are problematic.
How is a potential lack of validity a limitation of Shaffer’s stages of attachment?
P: The study may lack internal validity due to self-report methods.
Ev: Parents kept diaries, susceptible to bias or inaccuracies.
Ex: This could lead to skewed data, overreporting positive or underreporting negative behaviors.
L: Conclusions may not fully reflect actual attachment behaviors.
What was the aim of Schaffer and Emerson’s study?
To identify stages of attachment and find a pattern in the development of attachment between infants and parents.
Who were the participants in Schaffer’s study?
60 babies from Glasgow, mostly from working-class families.
What methods were used to measure attachment in the study?
Separation anxiety, stranger anxiety, and social referencing were observed, alongside interviews with carers.
What is the asocial stage, and when does it occur?
: Occurring from 0-6 weeks, the infant responds similarly to people and objects but may show a preference for faces.
What happens during the indiscriminate attachment stage?
Between 6 weeks and 6 months, infants develop responses to human company and can be comforted by anyone, despite recognizing different individuals.
What defines the specific attachment stage, and when does it begin?
Starting at 7 months, infants show a preference for a particular caregiver and display separation and stranger anxiety.