Attachment 1 Caregiver-Infant Interaction

What is the primary focus of caregiver-infant interaction studies?

• The development of language skills in infants

• The emotional bond between caregiver and infant

• The physical growth of infants

• The nutritional needs of infants

Which of the following is a key component of caregiver-infant interaction?

• Text messaging

• Eye contact

• Email messaging

• Nutritional intake

What term is used to describe the mutual exchange of signals between a caregiver and an infant?

• Synchronisation

• Reciprocity

• Imitation

• Attachment

Which psychologist is associated with the idea of a monotropic attachment to one primary caregiver, usually the mother?

• Klaus

• Isabella

• John Bowlby

• Schaffer

What is the term for the infant's and carers ability to recognise and respond to each other's behaviour

• Emotional intelligence

• Reciprocity

• Attachment behaviour

• Cognitive development

Which of the following is NOT a typical behaviour observed in caregiver-infant interaction?

• Smiling

• Crying

• Ignoring

• Cooing

What is the impact of 'responsive caregiving' on infants?

• It leads to delayed speech

• It promotes secure attachment

• It causes behavioural issues

• It results in poor social skills

Which of the following is a sign of 'insecure attachment' in infants?

• Consistent eye contact

• Avoidance of the caregiver

• Frequent smiling

• Regular sleeping patterns

Which of the following behaviours is typically observed in a securely attached infant when the caregiver leaves the room?

• Indifference

• Distress followed by comfort upon return

• Continuous crying

• Immediate calmness

What is the effect of 'sensitive caregiving' on infant development?

• It leads to increased aggression

• It enhances emotional regulation

• It causes dependency issues

• It results in lower intelligence