What is Attachment? and Methods in Attachment Research

• What is meant by: Frame-by-frame video analysis?

  Frame-by-frame video analysis is when researchers record behaviours of participants with a camera, and make detailed observations of each frame.

  
• What is an Attachment?

  A strong lasting bond between caregiver and infant

  
• What are the 4 attributes does a baby demonstrate in the present of their caregiver?

  - safe base - separation anxiety - stranger anxiety - reunion behaviour
• Describe a safe base?

  Caregiver who offer a reliable base from which a infant can explore and have them for reassurance when there are difficulties.
• Describe separation anxiety


  The infants worry and fear about being apart from their main caregiver.
• Describe stranger anxiety


  The infant being upset during an encounter with a unfamiliar person.