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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
12 marks

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

21 mark

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

  • Disorganised attachment

  • Insecure-avoidant attachment

  • Insecure-resistant attachment

  • Secure attachment

32 marks

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

14 marks

Briefly evaluate research into caregiver-infant interaction.

24 marks

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

33 marks

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

116 marks

Discuss research into caregiver-infant interactions in humans.

26 marks

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

38 marks

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