attachment

• What is the focus of the attachment unit in the videos?

  Children's earliest interactions and their influences
• Why is communication between a newborn and their mother vital?

  It is essential for attachment development and survival
• How do infants build attachments beyond their mother?

  By interacting with other people in their lives
• What is the definition of attachment?

  • Long-lasting emotional bonds between two people
  • Involves seeking closeness and feeling secure
  • Typically between an infant and their caregiver
• What is reciprocity in caregiver-infant interactions?

  Mutual turn-taking interaction like a conversation
• What does interactional synchrony refer to?

  Simultaneous coordinated behavior and emotional states
• What is sensitive responsiveness in caregiver-infant interactions?

  Caregiver pays attention and responds appropriately
• What is child-directed speech?

  A sing-song voice used to engage infants
• Why is bodily contact important for attachment?

  It fosters bonding and emotional connection
• What did midwives ensure after delivery for bonding?

  Skin-to-skin contact between parents and infant
• What did Meltzoff's research demonstrate about infants?

  Infants imitate adults' expressions from early weeks
• What did Condon and Sander find about interactional synchrony?

  Infants move rhythmically with adult voices
• What is a limitation of infant research regarding communication?

  Infants cannot communicate their thoughts directly
• Why are inferences in infant research problematic?

  They are guesses about internal mental states
• How can psychological findings affect parents?

  They may change how parents view their caregiving
• What are the four stages of infant attachment identified by Schaffer?

  1. Asocial stage (birth to 6 weeks)
  2. Indiscriminate attachment (6 weeks to 7 months)
  3. Specific attachment (7 to 99 months)
  4. Multiple attachment (9 to 10 months onwards)
• What is the asocial stage of attachment?

  Lasts from birth to 6 weeks, no preference
• What occurs during the indiscriminate attachment stage?

  Infants recognize familiar adults but show no anxiety
• What is the specific attachment stage?

  Strong connection to primary caregiver, shows anxiety
• What happens in the multiple attachment stage?

  Infants develop attachments to multiple caregivers
• What did Schaffer find about separation anxiety?

  Occurs between 25 and 32 weeks of age
• What is a limitation of Schaffer's study sample?

  It lacks generalization beyond working-class mothers
• What does temporal validity refer to in Schaffer's study?

  Child-rearing patterns have changed significantly
• What did Schaffer’s naturalistic observations ensure?

  High level of mundane realism in behaviors recorded
• What percentage of infants had their mother as the primary attachment figure?

  65%
• What role do fathers typically play in infant attachment?

  Active play activities rather than caregiving
• What did Field's research suggest about primary caregiver fathers?

  They show more sensitive responsive behavior
• What did Riso's research find about father attachment?

  Strong attachment to fathers predicts making friends
• Why is research on fathers socially sensitive?

  It affects perceptions of single parents and gay couples
• What are the economic implications of fathers' roles in infant development?

  Could lead to equalizing maternity and paternity leave
• What are the implications of research findings on attachment for parents?

  • Parents may feel pressured to adapt behaviors
  • Findings can influence perceptions of caregiving
  • May lead to changes in parental roles and responsibilities
• Who supported the channel on Patreon?

  Cat Posnik and Ahmed Romani
• What resources are available for patrons?

  Exclusive exam question tutorial videos
• What is the purpose of the psych boost workbook?

  To cover all compulsory units with worksheets
• Where can the psych boost workbook be purchased?

  On Amazon or the website
• What is the total number of worksheets in the psych boost workbook?

  150 full-color worksheets
• What is the significance of the attachment unit in psychology?

  It explores the foundational relationships in early life
• How do findings on attachment influence societal views on parenting?

  They can shape expectations of caregiver behavior
• What do some psychologists study in animal behavior?

  Why animals act the way they do
• Why is animal research useful for studying human behavior?

  It allows studies not possible on humans