caregiver infant interactions

Question 1

motherese

Answer 1

the simplified and repetitive type of speech with exaggerated intonation and rhythm, used by adults when speaking to babies

Question 2

sensitive responsiveness

Answer 2

the extent to which the parent decodes and responds to a baby’s signals

Question 3

attachment

Answer 3

a close two way emotional bond between two people, it is a two way process that develops over time

Question 4

reciprocity

Answer 4

an interaction is reciprocal when each person responds to the others signals and elicits a response

Question 5

interactional synchrony

Answer 5

when parent and infant reflect the actions and emotions of the other in a coordinated and synchronised way

Question 6

research into interactional synchrony

Answer 6

Isabella et al (1989) higher levels of synchrony associated with better quality attachments
Melt off and Moore (1977) babies imitate expression shown by caregiver

Question 7

factors affecting relationship between fathers and children

Answer 7

cultural factors (breadwinner)
economic factors
social policies (paternal leave)
age/gender (Freeman et al)
temperament (Manlove et al)