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Reciprocity

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A description of how 2 people interact

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Interactional synchrony

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Mother and infant reflect both the actions and emotions of the other and do so in a synchronised way

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Stages of attachment

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Some characteristics of the infants behaviour towards others change as the infant gets older

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Multiple attachments

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Attachment to two or more people

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Learning theory

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A set of theories that emphasise the role of learning in the acquisition of behaviour
Include classical and operant conditioning

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Monotropic

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Indicates one particular attachment is different from all others

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Internal working models

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Mental representation we all carry with us of our attachment to our primary caregiver

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Critical period

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Refers to the time within that attachment must form

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Strange situation

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A controlled observation designed to test attachment security

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Secure attachment

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Show moderate stranger and separation anxiety

Ease of comfort at reunion

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Insecure avoidant attachment

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Low anxiety but weak attachment

Low stranger and separation anxiety with little response at reunion

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Insecure resistant attachment

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Strong attachment and high anxiety
High levels of stranger and separation anxiety
Resistance to be comforted at reunion

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Cultural variations

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Differences in norms and values that exist between people in different groups

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Maternal deprivation

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Emotional and intellectual consequences of separation between a child and their mother

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Institutionalisation

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Term used for the effects of living in an institutional setting

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Child relationships

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Affiliators with other people in childhood

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Adult relationships

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Relationships the child goes on to have in later life