Caregiver- infant interaction

Question 1

Interaction

Answer 1

Form of conversation,either verbal or physical -Babies have frequent and important interactions with caregiver

Question 2

Reciprocity

Answer 2

Turn taking- mothers respond when baby is alert

Question 3

When does reciprocity become more intense?

Answer 3

In 3 months, more intense and reciprocal

Question 4

Intentional synchrony

Answer 4

Some actions simultaneously co-ordinated

Question 5

Meltzoff and Moore

Answer 5

Intentions co-ordinated from 2 weeks

Question 6

Isabella et al

Answer 6

Quality attachment and development is related to synchrony

Question 7

Strength of filmed observation

Answer 7

Fine detail captured,
Interrater reliability,
No demand characteristics from baby (unaware)

Question 8

Limitation of observing baby

Answer 8

Difficult to interpret intention of movement made by baby

Question 9

Practical vs ethics

Answer 9

Attachment research can be practical but can be controversial (implications of working mothers)

Question 10

Development importance

Answer 10

significance of development not implied by synchrony