Test 2 Flashcards
Types of gestures
Deictic, Representational, Emblems, Beat
Deictic
reference something in the environment
Ex. Pointing, showing, ritual request
Representational
reference some type of meaning
can be understood even when object is not in sight
Ex. baby sign, Iconic gestures, (bear)
Emblems
conventional symbols, language like
Ex. thumbs up, hand across the throat
Beat
follow the rhythm of someones speech
Ex. expressive hand gestures
Decontextualization
gradually distancing of an object/symbol from itself
Ex. Cup (concrete»abstract)
Gestures are usually
more advanced and a better picture of where a child is developmentally
Function of Gestures
limited language, used to convey meaning with no language needed
Expressed gesture
will be remembered better
Joint Attention
Responding to Joint Attention
Initiating Joint Attention
Initiating Behavior Requests
Responding to JA
child is able to follow gaze, head turn, or point gesture of another human
Initiating JA
The child uses eye contact and deictic gestures to initiate a shared experience (social)
Initiating Behavior requests
uses eye contact and gestures to elicit aid in obtaining an object or event (less social more more instrumental purposes)
Attachment Styles
Secure, Avoidant, Resistant-Ambivilant, Disorganized
Secure Attachment
protest to mother leaving>on mothers return accepts comfort> continues to explore and play
Caregiver: attentive