Fig. 1 shows a still image from an experiment in which a parent gives an infant a neutral, expressionless face after a period of smiling and talking. The re...
Question 1 Report
Fig. 1 shows a still image from an experiment in which a parent gives an infant a neutral, expressionless face after a period of smiling and talking. The researcher watches the infant's response through a screen.
(a) Name the facial-expression condition shown in Fig. 1. [1]
(b) Describe two behaviours the researcher could record as signs that the infant is attempting communication. [2]
(c) Explain why using a video recording could improve the reliability of the observations. [2]
(d) Outline one ethical issue that should be considered in this study. [1]
Answer Details
(a) Still-face / neutral-face condition [1] (b) Any two: looks towards parent [1]; vocalises/cries [1]; reaches/points [1]; smiles or changes facial expression [1] (c) The video can be replayed [1]; so more than one observer can code the same behaviour or disagreements can be checked [1] (d) The infant could become distressed, so the procedure should be stopped and the parent should comfort the infant / parental informed consent is needed [1]
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