[A-Level Psychology] Attachment

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What term describes the mutual exchange of gestures and responses between a caregiver and an infant?

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Reciprocity

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Researcher known for the study of caregiver-infant interactions and identified stages of attachment.

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John Schaffer

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In the context of attachment, what is the term for the ability to coordinate actions with another person?

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Interactional synchrony

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According to Bowlby's monotropic theory, what is the critical period for the development of attachment?

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The first two years of life.

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Lorenz's research on attachment in animals is associated with which phenomenon?

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Imprinting

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According to Bowlby's theory, what is the term for the mental representation of relationships that influences future interactions?

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Internal working model

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Ainsworth's 'Strange Situation' is a procedure used to assess:

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Types of attachment in infants.

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What are the three main types of attachment identified by Ainsworth in the 'Strange Situation'?

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Secure, avoidant, and resistant

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In Bowlby's attachment theory, what role does the father play in attachment?

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Secondary caregiver

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Cultural variations in attachment have been studied by researchers like van Ijzendoorn. What is a common finding in these studies?

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Attachment patterns vary significantly across cultures.