Ainsworth strange situation

• How many episodes are in the procedure described?

  Seven episodes
• What is the first step when the caregiver and baby enter the playroom?

  The baby is encouraged to explore
• What happens during the second episode of the procedure?

  A stranger talks to the caregiver and approaches the baby
• What occurs in the third episode of the procedure?

  The caregiver leaves the baby and stranger together
• What happens in the fourth episode of the procedure?

  The caregiver returns and the stranger leaves
• What is the fifth step in the procedure?

  The caregiver leaves the baby alone
• What occurs during the sixth episode of the procedure?

  The stranger returns
• What is the final step in the procedure?

  The caregiver returns and is reunited with the baby
• What are the main types of attachment identified by Ainsworth et al. (1978)?

  • Secure attachment (Type B)
  • Insecure-avoidant attachment (Type A)
  • Insecure-resistant attachment (Type C)
• What characterizes secure attachment (Type B)?

  Babies explore happily and seek proximity
• What percentage of British babies are classified as securely attached?

  60-75%
• How do insecure-avoidant babies (Type A) behave?

  They explore freely and avoid proximity
• What percentage of British babies are classified as insecure-avoidant?

  20-25%
• What characterizes insecure-resistant attachment (Type C)?

  Babies seek proximity but explore less
• What percentage of British babies are classified as insecure-resistant?

  Around 3%
• What are the key behaviors associated with each type of attachment?

  • Secure attachment: Proximity-seeking, moderate distress
  • Insecure-avoidant: No proximity-seeking, little distress
  • Insecure-resistant: High proximity-seeking, high distress