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The table shows the recording form that is used for the C-COS observation, reprinted here from Boller and Sprachman's, “The Child-Caregiver Observation System Instructor's Manual.” Section A addresses “Type of Caregiver Talk.” Specific areas include:
- Responds to Focus Child (FC) Talk,
- Language or Communication requested,
- Action Requested,
- Reading,
- Other Talk/Singing,
Section B addresses who the “Focus Child Talk” is directed to. This may include:
- self or unknown,
- other child(ren),
- direct provider,
- other caregivers.
Section C addresses the “Focus Child's Interactions” with or attending to:
- other child(ren) or group,
- caregiver,
- material - played with or explored,
- television or video,
- None: wandering/unoccupied.
Section D addresses whether the “Focus Child” was:
- smiling/laughing,
- upset/crying,
- being hit/bit/bothered by other child, or
- hitting/biting/bothering other child.
Section E addresses how the main caregiver was interacting or attempting to interact with the “Focus Child” by:
- direct provider or care,
- other caregiver,
- all caregivers roughly equal,
- no interaction.
The form also assesses the overall quality of the ratings. This includes the caregiver's behavior, the focus child's behavior with caregiver, and the focus child's behavior with other child(ren).
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Figure title: Figure 12.1 Attachment Q-sort Distribution (number of per pile designated)
| Rating Score | Score Distribution |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 7 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4 | 15 |
| 5 | 16 |
| 6 | 15 |
| 7 | 11 |
| 8 | 7 |
| 9 | 4 |
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