Definitions P1

Question 1

Maternal Deprivation

Answer 1

When a child suffers from a lack of physical and emotional care, particularly from a mother figure. This can cause neurological and physical defects but also problems with learning and forming attachments in later life.

Question 2

Reciprocity

Answer 2

A mother or child will replicate the action they have just seen during caregiver-infant interactions. This isn’t at the same time, but after the behaviour has occurred.

Question 3

Caregiverease

Answer 3

A caregiver may make affectionate, soft voices to the infant which appeals to their understanding and puts the parent on the level of the child.

Question 4

Interactional Synchrony

Answer 4

Caregiver and infant copy each others actions simultaneously such as both waving at each other during their interaction.

Question 5

Secure Attachment Type

Answer 5

• Mild stranger anxiety
• Moderate stress when the caregiver leaves them
• Soon comforted by their caregivers return

These children often form good attachments as adults and suffer less social and developmental problems as the other attachment types.

Question 6

Stimulus

Answer 6

An environmental effect that produces a response within an organism.

• Heat
• Sound
• Voices
• Source of pain

Question 7

Maturation

Answer 7

The process of a child growing older and experiencing the effects of neurological and physical developments.

Question 8

Continuity Hypothesis

Answer 8

Theorises that the relationships developed with caregivers and those around a child at a young age are indicative of their later attachments and social wellbeing.

Question 9

Contact Comfort

Answer 9

When an infant receives physical contact with a caregiver it comforts them and makes them feel better.