Biobehavioral Synchrony: A Multilevel Approach

Biobehavioral Synchrony: A Multilevel Approach 🧠👶

Presented by Prof. Marc Bornstein
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NIH, USA)

Key Points:

• Biobehavioral Synchrony is the dynamic coordination of biological and behavioral systems between parent and child.
• It supports the development of the child’s emotional and behavioral regulation.
• Synchrony occurs across multiple levels:
  • Hormonal (e.g., oxytocin in parent-child bonding)
  • Autonomic (e.g., synchronization of heart rate)
  • Central Nervous System (e.g., EEG and hyperscanning)
  • Behavioral (e.g., facial expressions, eye gaze)

Prof. Bornstein emphasized the role of synchrony in child development, particularly in building social skills such as cooperation and self-regulation.

🌐 Recording available on our website.