Caregiver-infant interactions (Attachment)

Question 1

Learning Theory

Answer 1

Infants learn to be attached to their primary caregiver.

Question 2

Evolutionary Theory

Answer 2

Attachment is an innate behaviour that has evolved over millions of years because it increases chances of survival.

Question 3

Attachment

Answer 3

Infants and caregivers develop deep and lasting emotional bonds

Both members of the relationship seek closeness and feel more secure when close

Question 4

Bond

Answer 4

A set of feelings that tie one person to another

Question 5

Reciprocity

Answer 5

Two-way, turn taking process

Each party responds to the others signals and cues to sustain interaction

Question 6

Interactional synchrony

Answer 6

Simultaneous interaction between the infant and caregiver who appear to be acting rythmically

Imitation and Sensitive responsiveness

Question 7

Imitation

Answer 7

Infant directly copies the caregiver’s expression

Question 8

Sensitive Responsiveness

Answer 8

Adult caregiver correctly interprets the meaning of the infants communication ad is motivated to respond appropriately

Question 9

Caregiver-infant interactions in humans Positive Evaluations

Answer 9

Meltzoff & Moore found 12-21 day old infants had the ability to observe and reciprocate through intimidation

Multiple observers provide inter-rater reliability

Question 10

Caregiver-infant interactions in humans Negative Evaluation

Answer 10

Findings reliant on inferences and skills of the observers