caregiver-infant interactions in humans

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What is attachment
a two way enduring emotional tie to a specific other person
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What are the ways of communication when an infant cannot speak (1)
1) Bodily contact,
2) Mimicking,
3) Caregivers (modified language eg. High pitched)
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What are the ways of communication when an infant cannot speak (2)
4) Interactional synchronicity (co ordinated rhythmic exchanges between carer and infant)
5) reciprocity (interaction of similar behaviour patters between carer and infant)
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What did SCHAFFER establish in stages of development
common pattern in development to infant attachments could be divided into stages
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What is the first stage of SCHAFFERS stages of development
1) Pre- attachment phase (up to 3 months) – attaches to a human and is demonstrated by facial actions
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What is the second stage of SCHAFFERS stages of development
2) Indiscriminate attachment (3-7/8 months) – begin to discriminate between known and unknown faces. Will still allow strangers to hold them
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What is the third stage of SCHAFFERS stages of development
3) Discriminate attachment (7/8 months onward) – develop specific attachments and become distressed when separated. Protest when help by strangers
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What is the fourth stage of SCHAFFERS stages of development
4) Multiple attachments stage (9 months +) – strong emotional ties with other major care givers and non-caregivers. Fear of strangers weakens. Main caregiver link still strongest.
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how are multiple attachments formed
- Multiple attachments are formed for peoples specific roles and involvement
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What study looked into stranger anxiety for the stages of development
SCHAFFER and EMERSON
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What is sensitive responsiveness important for the role of the father
recognising and responding appropriately to infants needs
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What are the factors that affect the relationship of the father and child
1) Degree of sensitivity – to child’s needs
2) Types of attachment with own parents – single fathers
3) Marital intimacy
4) Supportive co-parenting – amount supports partner
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