Caregiver-infant interactions Flashcards
What is the role of caregiver-infant interactions in attachment development?
They facilitate the development of attachments between babies and their caregivers.
These interactions are crucial for social development.
Define reciprocity in the context of caregiver-infant interactions.
A mutual exchange where both parties respond to each other’s signals during interactions.
Reciprocity is important for effective communication.
At what age do caregiver-infant interactions become increasingly frequent?
Around three months.
This increase involves attention to verbal signals and facial expressions.
How have traditional views portrayed the role of babies in childhood?
As passive recipients of care from adults.
This view has been challenged by evidence of active roles in interactions.
What metaphor did T. Berry Brazelton et al. use to describe caregiver-infant interactions?
A dance.
This highlights the turn-taking nature of their interactions.
Define interactional synchrony.
The temporal co-ordination of micro-level social behaviour between caregiver and baby.
It involves mirroring actions and emotions.
At what age did Andrew Meltzoff and Keith Moore observe the beginnings of interactional synchrony?
Two weeks old.
This shows that synchrony can begin very early in life.
What did Russell Isabella et al. (1989) find regarding the relationship between synchrony and attachment quality?
High levels of synchrony were associated with better quality mother-baby attachment.
Emotional intensity in the relationship was also considered.
True or False: Interactional synchrony is not important for the development of caregiver-infant attachment.
False.
It is believed to be crucial for attachment development.
Fill in the blank: Interactional synchrony takes place when caregiver and baby interact in such a way that their actions and emotions _______.
mirror the other.
This mirroring is key to establishing connections.
