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First teaching 2017

Last exams 2026

Caregiver-infant Interactions (AQA A Level Psychology): Exam Questions

Exam code: 7182

46 mins9 questions
1
2 marks

What is meant by ‘reciprocity’ in the context of caregiver-infant interaction?

2
1 mark

Interactional synchrony is evidence of what type of attachment between infant and caregiver?

  • Disorganised attachment

  • Insecure-avoidant attachment

  • Insecure-resistant attachment

  • Secure attachment

3
2 marks

Outline one example of interactional synchrony in caregiver-infant interaction.

1
4 marks

Briefly evaluate research into caregiver-infant interaction.

2
4 marks

Briefly discuss how researchers might address difficulties encountered when trying to investigate caregiver–infant interaction.

3
3 marks

Outline what is meant by reciprocity. Outline one limitation of research into reciprocity.

1
16 marks

Discuss research into caregiver-infant interactions in humans.

2
6 marks

Outline one strength and one limitation of research into interactional synchrony.

3
8 marks

Outline what is meant by a controlled observation. Briefly evaluate the use of controlled observations in research into caregiver-infant interaction.