Discussion Post: Life Span
Mutual Regulation and Self Regulation are important aspects to an infant's psychosocial development and their ability to bond with their parent/primary caregiver.
Watch the following video clip on the Still Face Experiment:
YouTube Video: "Still Face Experiment: Dr. Edward Tronick"
• Explain what the Still Face Experiment tells us about how infants understand social referencing.
• Discuss the lasting impacts that growing up in a negative environment (neglectful, abusive, etc...) would have on a child's psychosocial development.
• Discuss the ways in which a parent/caregiver can create a positive social environment for their child.
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.