Ainsworth caregiver sensitivity hypothesis

Cards (4)

    • ainsworth explained different attachment types were due to the caregivers response to the baby’s
    • Attentive , sensitive caregiver who notices needs of baby cause away to be securely attached (type B)
    • Inattentive caregivers who did not respond to baby’s needs making them feel unloved and rejected could lead to baby being insecure avoidant (type A) producing quiet baby
    • A parent who causes baby to feel angry and confused can cause baby to become insecure resistant (type C)