Key definitions

Question 1

Attachment

Answer 1

An emotional tie or relationship between two people shown in their behaviour. This is a reciprocal relationship.

Question 2

Caregiver

Answer 2

The key figure in the formation of an attachment

Question 3

Interactional synchrony

Answer 3

Infants imitate the emotions and behaviours of the caregiver. Described as synchrony, as both participants move in the same pattern.

Question 4

Reciprocity

Answer 4

Refers to the coordinated actions from infants in response to their caregivers actions. This basic communication rhythm is important.

Question 5

Imprinting

Answer 5

an innate readiness to form a bond with the first moving object and precocial animal encounter.

Question 6

Classical conditioning

Answer 6

learning through association

Question 7

Operant conditioning

Answer 7

learning through consequences

Question 8

learning theory

Answer 8

the focus on the direct experiences an individual faces in the environment.

Question 9

Monotropy

Answer 9

an infants special attachment with their mother.