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Sensitive Period

A biologically determined peroid of time during which the development of a specific response or characteristic is formed. Can take place outside this time e,g talking between 12- 18n months

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Critical period

There is a more finite period during which change can take place- more specific time something has to develop. Anything that effects this has a lasting effect.

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Positive Reiniforcement

Increases the likelihood of that behaviour to be repeated i.e food (addition of stimulus)

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Negative reinforcement

Switches off something unpleasant e.g pain killers (Removal of stimulus).

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Punishment

Decreases likelihood of behaviour being repeated by using unpleasant consequeneces e,g fine

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Attachment

An emotional connection or bond between the child and the principal caregiver, characterised by mutual affection, frequent interaction, a desire for proximity and selectivity and both the caregiver & child are distressed when apart & happily reunited

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Insecure- avoidant

Attachemnt develops as a result of the caregivers lack of sensitive responding to the infant's needs. Mainly unconcerned at departure. Shows little or no reaction when mother comes back.

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Insecure resistant

Attachment characterises those who both seek and reject intamacy and social interaction. Intense distress at separation. May cling to their mother but show ambivalent behaviour at reunion.8u

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There is a more finite period during which change can take place- more specific time something has to develop. Anything that effects this has a lasting effect.

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Positive Reiniforcement

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Negative reinforcement

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Punishment

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