processing affect

Question 1

define synchrony.

Answer 1

process that co-ordinates the ongoing exchanges of sensory, hormonal, and physiological stimuli between parent and child social interactions.

Question 2

true of false: synchrony is learnt.

Answer 2

fasle - it is biologically supported.

Question 3

give an example of postpartum plasticity.

Answer 3

• changes in emotion-related areas.

Question 4

what bonding-related hormone predicts time spent with infant?

Answer 4

• maternal oxytocin.

Question 5

maternal postpartum behaviour predicts synchrony at how many months?

Answer 5

3 months.

Question 6

name a conclusion from the still-face paradigm.

Answer 6

• emotional unavailability is more distressing than physical unavailability at 17 weeks.

Question 7

what does disruption promote?

Answer 7

• unpleasant arousal

- requires reparation

Question 8

infants of less responsive caregivers showed…

Answer 8

… high avoidance or resistance during re-union.

Question 9

intersubjectivity promotes health, define intersubjectivity.

Answer 9

• refers to shared understanding.

Question 10

name a finding from the go/no-go task.

Answer 10

children false alarm rate for fearful faces improved when seated next to mother.

Question 11

parent availability promotes…

Answer 11

… infant inoculation and growth.

Question 12

synchrony is related to the following:

Answer 12

• attachment
• emotional regualtion
• empathy and helping
• symbolism

Question 13

how can language be problematic?

Answer 13

if language does not match infants internal state.

Question 14

name what is involved in the human nest.

Answer 14

• soothing perinatal experiences
• breast-feeding on request
• affectionate touch
• responsivity
• free play
• social embedded ness

Question 15

describe the association between infant temperament and parent depression.

Answer 15

infant temperament predicts parent depression.

Question 16

what percentage of mothers and fathers are affecting my depression within a year of childbirth?

Answer 16

mothers - 13-20%

fathers - 10%

Question 17

give examples in differences in child care between depressed mothers and non depressed mothers.

Answer 17

• less breastfeeding

- reduced talking and playing

Question 18

interrupted interactions are characterised by…

Answer 18

• more hostility, control, criticism
• less vocal and visual communication
• less joint attention
• over / under-stimulation

Question 19

give evidence that non-depressed mother are more biologically responsive to babies signals.

Answer 19

more neural activity to infant cry if non depressed.

Question 20

define the infant negative affect.

Answer 20

infants of depressed mothers showed greater negative emotionality and higher cortisol activity.

Question 21

give an example of infants with depressed mothers behaviour in still face paradigm.

Answer 21

showed more self-comforting behaviours.

Question 22

give an example of how maternal depression can cause negative outcomes when the infant grows up.

Answer 22

adolescence can develop anxiety and affective disorders if mother had PD.

Question 23

name implications of PD.

Answer 23

• universal screening of PD
• guidance on safety and parenting practice
• family network
• focus on infant- caregiver interactions