PSYC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Romanian Orphans, Erik Erikson, Middle Ages
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At the end of this chapter you should be able to: Earliest steps of social development: form around the bond with the caregiver. By 2 months: prefer faces that show expressions. By 3 4 months: prefer faces showing congruence between facial expression and expressed emotion. By 6 months: understand that human voice frequently brings relief from stress. Sound of caregiver"s voice alone can soothe a baby. Caregiver (cg) must restrict locomotion to keep baby safe: no! . Used by baby when baby encounters new/ ambiguous situation. Baby needs to decide whether situation is safe or not. Fear on cg face: baby will be more cautious. 6-8 months: with locomotive ability frequently comes separation anxiety. Separation anxiety: baby becomes upset when cg leaves room/goes out of sight. Implies that formation of attachment has occurred. Attachment: a firm, close, enduring emotional bond between the baby and the primary caregiver. Infant rhesus monkeys raised in cages with two fixed objects:
