A - Attachment

Question 1

what is an attachment

Answer 1

an affectional bond between 2 people that endures over time
- each seek to maintain proximity

Question 2

how is separation anxiety shown

Answer 2

• shown through crying
• shown through following

Question 3

what is secure base behaviour

Answer 3

contact seeking even when the infant is more independent - confidence that the secure base is there to go back

Question 4

what are the 2 behaviours shown if an attachment is formed

Answer 4

• interactional synchrony
• reciprocity

Question 5

how do we know if an attachment is formed

Answer 5

• desire to keep close proximity
• distress at separation
• individual gives the infant a sense of security

Question 6

what is interactional synchrony

Answer 6

2 people are synchronised when they can carry out the same action
- this takes place when the carer and infant’s actions and emotions mirror each other

Question 7

what is reciprocity

Answer 7

• responding to the action of one with a similar action
• both carer and infant initiate interactions and take turns
• the regularity of the interaction helps the caregiver to anticipate and respond to infant behaviour