Attachment

Created by: phoebeevans77
Created on: 14-03-19 13:56

Define Attachment

A close 2 way, reciprocal, emotional bond between two individuals

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What three factors characterise attachment?

Proximity (staying physically close to each other), Separation distress and Secure base behaviour (making regular contact with each other

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Name the two key features of caregiver-infant interactions

Reciprocity and Interactional Synchrony

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Define Reciprocity

Interaction is a two-way, mutual process. Infant and caregiver will take it in turns to respond to each others signals to sustain the interaction. The behaviour of each party elicits a response from the other. Reciprocity serves to reinforce the atta

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Define Interactional Synchrony

The adult and infant reflect/mirror the actions of each other in a synchronised way, appearing as 'one person'. Adults and infants respond in time to sustain communication. Interaction Synchrony serves to reinforce the attachment bond.

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Name a strength of care-giver - infant interactions

1). The research takes place in a natural setting which increases validity

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Name the weaknesses of caregiver - infant interaction and how they could be overcome

Research is usually observational (observer bias due to baby's inability to communicate, inferences made) which could be overcome by having more than one observer and comparing interpretations.

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What three factors characterise attachment?

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Proximity (staying physically close to each other), Separation distress and Secure base behaviour (making regular contact with each other

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Name the two key features of caregiver-infant interactions

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Define Reciprocity

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