Caregiver-Infant Interaction Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two main type of caregiver infant interaction? Plus the other two not so important?
A
Main
Interactional synchrony
Reciprocity
Imitation
Sensitive responsiveness
2
Q
What is the meaning of reciprocity?
A
Interactions flow back and forth, baby is active and can start interactions
3
Q
Interactional synchrony?
A
This is where both baby and caregiver react in time to one another.
4
Q
Imitation?
A
Infant copies the behaviour of the caregiver.
5
Q
Sensitive responsiveness?
A
Caregiver responds appropriately to the signals from the infant.
6
Q
Evaluation of caregiver infant interactions?
A
Observations, observer bias
Need to be in natural context to ensure babies behaviour is unaffected.
