Questions and Answers
Which of the following are classifications of infant temperament?
What is the definition of slow-to-warm-up temperament?
Slow-to-warm-up babies have a low activity level, withdraw from new situations and people, and adapt very gradually.
High-reactive infants tend to be more sociable than low-reactive infants.
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What defines secure attachment in infants?
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The procedure used to measure attachment in infants is called the ______.
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Match the following temperamental patterns with their characteristics:
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Study Notes
Easy vs. Difficult Temperament
- Infants display distinct behavioral styles, categorized as easy, difficult, or slow-to-warm-up.
- Easy babies adapt quickly to new experiences, exhibit positive moods, and have regular sleep/eating patterns.
- Difficult babies show intense emotions, irritability, and irregular sleep/eating patterns, requiring more time to adapt to changes.
- Slow-to-warm-up babies have low activity levels, gradually adapting to new situations and people.
High vs. Low Reactive
- Jerome Kagan identified two patterns of reactivity in infants: high-reactive and low-reactive.
- High-reactive infants respond intensely to new experiences and strangers, often being tense and fearful.
- Low-reactive infants are calmer, more sociable, and show interest rather than fear towards novelty.
Secure vs. Insecure Attachment
- Attachment forms between infants and caregivers, influencing emotional bonds throughout life.
- Secure attachment develops when caregivers are warm, responsive, and sensitive to the infant's needs.
- Insecure attachment arises from neglectful or inconsistent caregiving, resulting in ambivalent or detached emotional bonds.
Strange Situation Technique
- Developed by Mary Ainsworth to measure attachment in infants aged 1-2 years.
- Procedure involves a series of separations and reunions between the infant and their mother in an unfamiliar setting.
- Observers record the child’s behavior, particularly how they use the mother as a "secure base" during exploration.
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Explore the intriguing concepts of infant temperament and attachment styles with this quiz. Understand the differences between easy, difficult, and slow-to-warm-up babies, as well as high and low reactive patterns. Delve into the significance of secure and insecure attachments formed between infants and caregivers.
