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interactional synchrony
mother and infant reflect actions and emotions of each other
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reciprocity
mother and baby respond to each others signals and elicit a response from each other
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primary attachment
formed the closest bond with the child
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secondary attachment
provide emotional safety net
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attachment
emotional bond between two people
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asocial stage (first few weeks)
behaviour towards objects and humans is similar
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indiscriminate attachment (2-7 months)
prefer familiar adults
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stranger anxiety
ditress from an infant when approached by unfamiliar adult
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separation anxiety
ditress from an infant when separated from an attachment figure
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specific attachment (7 months+)
stranger anxiety, separation anxiety. Formed specific attachment with primary attachment figure
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multiple attachments (by 1 year)
attachments to 2 or more people
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imprinting
innate readiness to acquire certain behaviours during critical period
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maternal deprivation
emotional and intellectual consequences of an infant being separated from their mother
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contact comfort
comfort from being able to touch something similar to mothers body
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sexual imprinting
acquiring a template of characteristics of a desirable mate
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critical period
time in which an attachment must form before consequences are permanent
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mother and baby respond to each others signals and elicit a response from each other

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reciprocity

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formed the closest bond with the child

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provide emotional safety net

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emotional bond between two people

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