Definitions - attachment Flashcards
Interactional synchrony
when two people interact they tend to mirror what the other is doing in terms of facial and body movements
Reciprocity
responding to the actions of another with a similar action - like a conversation
Primary attachment figure
the person that has formed the closest bond with the child
Separation anxiety
distress shown by an infant when separated from their caregiver
Stranger anxiety
distress shown by an infant when approached or picked up by someone who is unfamiliar
Imprinting
an innate readiness to develop a strong bond with the mother which takes place during a certain time during a specific time in development
Classical conditioning
learning through association
Operant conditioning
learning through reinforcement
SLT
learning through observations of others and imitating behaviours that are rewarded
Continuity hypothesis
idea that emotionally secure infants go on to be emotionally secure
Critical period
a biologically determined period of time - outside of this window certain development will not be possible
Internal working model
a mental model of the world which enables someone to predict and control their environment
Monotropy
the idea that one relationship that the infant has with their primary attachment figure is of special significance in emotional development
Social releaser
a social behaviour or characteristic that elicits caregiving and leads to attachment
Insecure avoidant
type of attachment which describes those children who tend to avoid social interaction and intimacy with others
