Caregiver Infant Interaction

Question 1

Attachment

Answer 1

Emotional link between infant and caregiver both seem closeness and feel secure with each other (1) interactions begin attachment, responsiveness of the caregiver has a deep effect on the infant

Question 2

Signs of attachment

Answer 2

Proximity
Separation distress

Question 3

Interactional synchrony

Answer 3

Respond to maintain interaction, emotions and actions mirror each other + example

Question 4

Meltzoff and Moore

Answer 4

2 week controlled observation of 40 infants, adult displayed three distinct facial expressions. Independent observer found link between facial expression and response

Question 5

Reciprocity

Answer 5

Two way mutual process, take turn to respond to maintain interaction.
Alert phases signal infant is ready for interaction. Brazelton described as a dance.

Question 6

Caregiver interactions Ao3, ecological validity

Answer 6

Research lacks ecological validity, may not behave as normal in lab (example) lowers external validity and cannot generalize.

Question 7

Controlled environment 😀

Answer 7

High control over extraneous variables eg not having other adults in the room that may distract the infant. Cause and effect can be established increasing the internal validity

Question 8

Practical applications 😀

Answer 8

Demonstrates the importance of interactions on later development, information can be used to encourage responsiveness of caregivers to minimize later issues