intro

Question 1

define attachment

Answer 1

A close two-way emotional bond between two individuals in which each sees the other as essential for their own emotional security

Question 2

what is the difference between an attachment and a bond?

Answer 2

An attachment involves both baby and parent. It also takes longer to develop

Question 3

What are the four characteristics of attachment?

Answer 3

1: Seeking Proximity
2: Distress on separation
3: Joy on reunion
4: Orientation of behaviour

Question 4

Why do attachments form?

Answer 4

Survival - infants are physically helpless.

Need food/ protection and emotional relationships

Question 5

Define reciprocity (2 way)

Answer 5

Caregiver-infant interaction is a two-way mutual process. Behaviour of each party elicits a response from the other. e.g. smiling

Question 6

Define interactional synchrony (mirror)

Answer 6

When two people interact in a mirror pattern in terms of their emotional, facial and body movements.

Question 7

Support for IS: Moore Study Aim:

Answer 7

Observed the beginnings of interactional synchrony in babies as young as 2 weeks

Question 8

Moore study Method:

Answer 8

An adult displayed 1 of 3 facial expressions / 1 of 3 distinctive gestures

Question 9

Moore study Results:

Answer 9

An association was found between the expression/gesture the adult had displayed and the actions of the babies

Question 10

Support for Synchrony: Isabella et al (high levels)

Answer 10

High levels of synchrony were associated with better quality mother-infant attachment.

Question 11

When do the majority of babies become attached to their mothers?

Answer 11

Around 7 months