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Communication and Social Behaviour Part 1
Higher Human Biology Communication and Social Behaviour Part 1
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What do I remember from pre-reading?
What is meant by the term ‘social behaviour’? What is infant attachment? When does infant attachment become apparent? What is the effect of poor infant attachment on a child’s development? What is the ‘strange situation’? Why do humans have a long period of dependency? What are the three degrees of control and their effects on the child?
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Social behaviour Humans are social animals who prefer to live in a community They are a successful in doing so due to their ability to communicate effectively Communication can be both verbal and non-verbal (body language)
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Infant attachment Infant attachment is the emotional tie that exists between a baby and it’s mother/carer At first is indiscriminate on the baby’s part becomes specific to the mother at about 6-7 months.
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Importance of attachment
It was first thought that this attachment was because the parents provide food, but there is an additional importance of contact comfort Harry harlow & rhesus monkeys - development.mp4 - YouTube Early infant attachment is important in laying the foundation for the future formation of stable relationships.
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The strange situation A child is left in a room with some toys and her behaviour is monitored when her mother is in the room, not in the room with a stranger
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Types of attachment and their effect
Secure attachment - produces a secure child - can seek care from stranger but prefers mother - form trusting relationships with adults - secure in their emotions and can convey them appropriately - explore surroundings effectively therefore enhancing cognitive ability
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Types of attachment cont’d
Insecure attachment - can resist care giver on their return or ignore them - can be distressed when care giver leaves the room - some show little emotion at all but this is masking their anxiety - do not feel safe enough to explore surroundings
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Socialisation and learning
Humans have a long period of dependency on adults Providing time for socialisation and learning to occur in a safe and trusted environment. Authoritative control generally results in greater social competence than permissive control.
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Types of control Authoritarian:
Extreme high level of control with no explanation Use shame and withdrawal of affection as means of discipline
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Authoritative: Warm and nurturing set limits with explanations
demonstrates respect
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Permissive: No limits No ground rules Child regulates their own behaviour Authoritative control generally results in greater social competence than permissive control.
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Activities Testing your knowledge Qs p282 No’s 1 -4 Homework
Pre-reading Chapter 19 p
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What do I know? What is meant by the term ‘social behaviour’?
What is infant attachment? When does infant attachment become apparent? What is the effect of poor infant attachment on a child’s development? What is the ‘strange situation’? Why do humans have a long period of dependency? What are the three degrees of control and their effects on the child?
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