AO1

• reciprocity

  • each person responds to the other and elicits a response from them
  • babies have periodic alert phases where they are ready for interaction- mothers pick up on this 2/3 times
  • Brazleton et Al (1975) describes interaction as a dance as each person respond to the others moves
• interactional synchrony

  • mirroring acting of facial expression, body movements or emotion between 2 people
  • Isabella et Al conducted a study of 30 mothers and babies and found that those with higher levels of synchrony have a more secure attachment
• Meltzoff & Moore (1977)

  • adult model displayed 1 of 3 facial expressions or gestures
  • pacifier placed in babies mouth to prevent any expression
  • pacifier removed and infants expression recorded and observed
  • found that interactional synchrony began as young as two weeks old