The Critical Period and Internal Working Model (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards

Specific time when babies can form attachment to main caregiver

Innate behaviours babies use to attract caregiver attention

Following, crying, crawling, smiling

Early attachments as schema for future relationship expectations

Caregiver's responsiveness to infant needs; high = quick response

Attachment styles remain constant from infancy to adulthood

87% attached to two or more caregivers

Eggs hatched in incubator; Lorenz was first thing they saw

Immediate attachment to first thing seen; biologically pre-programmed

Biologically pre-programmed, monotropic, critical period

Imprinting in baby chicks was reversible

Goslings & babies at different developmental stages when born

Hospital visiting hours lengthened for parents & children