for ♡

• What does the NHS recommend for infant feeding?

  Breastfeeding for at least six months
• Why is breastfeeding considered beneficial for infants?

  It protects against infections and diseases
• How does breastfeeding affect the mother-infant relationship?

  It builds a strong emotional bond
• What role does the mother play in infant feeding according to the text?

  Primary caregiver responsible for feeding
• What limitation does the text suggest about fathers in infant feeding?

  Fathers are limited to a supporting role
• What did Sigmund Freud believe about the mother-infant dynamic?

  It is crucial in the oral stage of development
• What needs do infants depend on their mothers to satisfy according to Freud?

  The needs of their libido
• What can overindulgence or frustration in infancy lead to?

  Emotional problems later in life
• What causes separation anxiety in infants according to Freud?

  Realizing bodily needs will go unsatisfied
• What did Freud suggest about a mother's love?

  It acts as a prototype for future relationships
• What does Bowlby's research indicate about early separation from the mother?

  It can have lasting emotional effects
• What character trait can result from prolonged separation according to Bowlby?

  An affectionless character
• What hypothesis did Bowlby develop regarding maternal deprivation?

  The maternal deprivation hypothesis
• What role does Bowlby attribute to the mother in emotional development?

  Central role for healthy emotional development
• What influenced Bowlby's views on attachment?

  His training as a psychiatrist and evolutionary theory
• Why might women be better primary caregivers than men?

  Women are more psychologically equipped
• What biological factor is mentioned that influences caregiving behavior?

  The female hormone oestrogen
• What social factor affects male behavior in caregiving?

  Sex stereotypes about emotional sensitivity
• What evidence is provided regarding men's sensitivity to infants?

  Men are less sensitive to infants' cues