9.3.2 Infancy Through Childhood

QuestionAnswer
long-standing connection or bond with others
attachment
characterized by child’s unresponsiveness to parent, does not use the parent as a secure base, and does not care if parent leaves
avoidant attachment
characterized by the child’s odd behavior when faced with the parent; type of attachment seen most often with kids that are abused
disorganized attachment
use of muscles in fingers, toes, and eyes to coordinate small actions
fine motor skills
use of large muscle groups to control arms and legs for large body movements
gross motor skills
ability to move our body and manipulate objects
motor skills
inborn automatic response to a particular form of stimulation that all healthy babies are born with
newborn reflexes
characterized by the child’s tendency to show clingy behavior and rejection of the parent when they attempt to interact with the child
resistant attachment
characterized by the child using the parent as a secure base from which to explore
secure attachment
parental presence that gives the infant/toddler a sense of safety as they explore their surroundings
secure base
innate traits that influence how one thinks, behaves, and reacts with the environment
temperament

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