Infant Psychosocial 0-12 months

Question 1

Describe personality

Answer 1

An individuals disposition to respond, distinctive mode of behaviour

Question 2

Describe temperament

Answer 2

Personal characteristics and behaviour dispositions (more permanent but not unchanging)

Question 3

Describe Erikson’s theory of Trust vs Mistrust

Answer 3

Trust (faith in environment and future events) vs Mistrust (suspicion, fear of future events)
-When resolved on the positive side with responsive attuned parenting the infant feels secure to venture out

Question 4

What are Bowlby’s behavioural theories?

Answer 4

Pre attachment (birth-6 weeks)
Attachment in the making (6 weeks- 6-8mo)
Clear-cut attachment (6-8 months +)

Question 5

Describe pre attachment

Answer 5

Babies built in signal attract adults to provide care

Question 6

Describe attachment in the making

Answer 6

Expect caregiver to respond but not concerned if separated

Question 7

Describe clear-cut attachment

Answer 7

Display separation anxiety, can attach to several people

Question 8

Describe social referencing

Answer 8

• Seeking emotional information from trusted person (parent/caregiver) in uncertain situation
• Voice plus facial expression more effective reassurance than facial expression alone

Question 9

What are factors affecting parental responsiveness

Answer 9

Factors affecting parental responsiveness

• Personal happiness
• Life conditions
• Culturally valued child-rearing