Caregiver-Infant Interactions Quiz

What does reciprocity refer to in caregiver-infant interactions?

• The ability to imitate gestures

• The process of matching behaviors during interaction

• The development of attachment styles

• The synchronization of speech and behavior

At what age can reciprocity be observed according to Feldman?

• 3 months

• At birth

• 1 year

• 6 months

What did Meltzoff & Moore demonstrate about infants?

• They can recognize their caregivers

• They can form attachments

• They can imitate facial and physical gestures

• They can express emotions

How is interactional synchrony defined?

• The ability to communicate verbally

• The coordination of micro-level social behavior

• The establishment of secure attachments

• The development of emotional responses

What role does interactional synchrony play according to Feldman?

• It is critical for developmental outcomes

• It promotes independence

• It reduces anxiety in infants

• It enhances physical development

What did Brazelton et al. identify in their study?

• The importance of verbal communication

• The role of fathers in attachment

• Trends in mother-baby interactional synchrony

• The effects of neglect on infants

What are the three phases of play identified by Brazelton et al.?

• Engagement, Disengagement, Interaction

• Attention, Recovery, Turning away

• Initiation, Continuation, Termination

• Observation, Imitation, Response

What did Isabella and Belsky hypothesize about secure attachment?

• It causes anxiety in infants

• It leads to less synchronous behavior

• It is unrelated to interactional behavior

• It results in more synchronous behavior

What characterized insecure caregiver-baby pairs according to Isabella and Belsky?

• Highly stimulating and engaging interactions

• Minimally involved and unresponsive interactions

• Well-timed and reciprocal interactions

• Consistent and nurturing behaviors

What type of behavior did avoidant pairs display?

• Consistent and nurturing behaviors

• High levels of emotional support

• Well-coordinated and responsive interactions

• Maternal intrusiveness and overstimulation