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What initiates the formation of the mother-infant system?

  • The birth of the infant
  • The emotional bond formed after birth
  • The infant's ability to crawl
  • The fertilization of the egg (correct)

At what stage does the physical separation between mother and infant occur?

  • Implantation
  • Birth (correct)
  • Fertilization
  • Crawling

What role do emotional bonds play in the mother-infant system after 12 months?

  • They eliminate the need for nourishment from the mother
  • They maintain the child within the mother-infant system (correct)
  • They promote complete independence from the mother
  • They decrease the likelihood of attachment to the mother

Why are some beliefs around infant sleep considered WEIRD?

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How does infant behavior at birth primarily manifest?

<p>Through a set of reflexes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the mother-infant system as the child begins to crawl and walk?

<p>The system expands to include more caregivers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does dependence on the mother’s body for nutrition last?

<p>Until the child is 9-12 months old (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of John Donne's quote in the context of the mother-infant system?

<p>It illustrates the interconnectedness of individuals within systems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Mother-Infant System

A concept that considers the mother and infant as a single, interdependent unit, emphasizing their interconnectedness and mutual influence.

Implantation

The process by which a fertilized egg attaches itself to the lining of the mother's uterus, establishing a physical connection between the developing embryo and the mother.

Gestation

The period of growth and development inside the mother's womb, before birth.

Reflexive Behavior

The state of a newborn infant's behavior being largely determined by innate reflexes, as the brain's cortex is still developing and not fully connected.

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Development of Voluntary Movement

The gradual development of voluntary movement, replacing reflexive actions as the brain's connections mature.

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Mother-Infant Bond

The bond formed between a mother and infant, primarily based on the infant's dependency on the mother for care and regulation.

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Physical Separation from Mother

The point at which a child gains the ability to physically separate from the mother, typically around 9-12 months of age, through crawling and walking.

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Expanding Mother-Infant System

The transition of the mother-infant system, expanding to include other caregivers and the wider community as the child grows.

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Study Notes

Mother-Infant System

  • The mother-infant system is a crucial concept, emphasizing that mother and infant form a single system, not just two separate individuals. This concept is often unfamiliar to those from Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic (WEIRD) cultures used to individualistic thinking.
  • The system begins at fertilization, when the egg, part of the mother's body, transforms into a new individual. Implantation indicates continued integration of embryo/fetus cells with the mother's.
  • Physical separation occurs at birth, although the infant remains dependent on the mother for nutrition and regulation through behavior.
  • At birth, infant behavior is reflex-driven due to the undeveloped cortical connections.
  • The newborn needs the mother-infant system for survival.
  • The mother-infant system remains significant until around 9-12 months, when the child begins independent movement (crawling/walking). At this point, physical separation becomes a possibility.
  • Emotional bonds sustain the system beyond 12 months, linking the mother-infant relationship to socioemotional development.

Defining the End of the Mother-Infant System

  • While physical separation is achievable (independent movement), emotional bonds are crucial to understanding the end of the mother-infant system.

  • The question "When does the child break free?" is critical, as is "When can the mother return to adulthood?"

  • The mother-infant system later widens to include family, caregivers, and the broader community. This continuous system embedding is present throughout life, as highlighted by John Donne's quote: 'No man is an island entire of itself'.

Critiquing "Independence" as a Goal

  • Many Western cultures view the first year goal as "establishing independence." This perspective often necessitates self-soothing and night-time alone-sleep.
  • This view promotes infant behaviors that prioritize adult convenience over comfort, in contrast to the mother-infant system paradigm.

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Explore the vital concept of the mother-infant system, which highlights the interconnectedness of mother and infant from fertilization through early development. Understand the implications of this system in terms of behavioral dependencies and survival until the infant's first steps. Examine how cultural perspectives influence our understanding of this fundamental relationship.

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