ainsworth strange situation

• What objects are shown in the room?

  • Chairs
  • Toys (rocking horse, blocks)
  • Camera/surveillance equipment
  • Door
  • Window
• What is the main action happening in the image?

  Mum and infant go into room to get used to it before the obs. begins
• What is the purpose of the mum and infant going into the room?

  • To get the infant used to the room before the observation begins
  • To familiarize the infant with the environment
  • To allow the infant to feel comfortable in the space
• What is the first phase of Ainsworth's Strange Situation?

  Acclimation period
• What do the mother and infant do during the acclimation period?

  Play freely with toys
• What are the key phases of Ainsworth's Strange Situation?

  1. Acclimation period
  2. Separation events
  3. Reunion events
• Why is it important to assess how infants react to separation and reunion?

  It helps identify their attachment style
• How do researchers observe the infant during the acclimation period?

  Through hidden cameras
• What are the different attachment styles identified in infants?

  Secure, anxious, and avoidant
• What is the purpose of the controlled environment in Ainsworth's Strange Situation?

  To observe infant responses to separation and reunion
• What is the main objective of Ainsworth's Strange Situation?

  To assess infant reactions to separation and reunion
• What do reunion events help researchers identify?

  How infants respond after separation
• What happens in the second phase of the Strange Situation?

  Mother leaves, leaving the infant alone
• What does the balance between security and exploration behaviors indicate?

  It reflects the infant's attachment style
• How do separation and reunion events contribute to understanding attachment styles?

  They reveal patterns in infant behavior
• What occurs during the acclimation period in Ainsworth's Strange Situation?

  • Infants adjust to the environment
  • Familiarization with the caregiver
  • Preparation for separation and reunion events
• What do controlled separation events allow researchers to observe?

  Infant responses to separation from caregivers
• What occurs during the reunion 1 phase?

  Mother returns, greeting the infant
• What occurs during the acclimation period in Ainsworth's Strange Situation?

  Mother and infant get comfortable in the room
• Who interacts with the infant during the third phase of the Strange Situation?

  The stranger interacts with the infant
• What is the sixth phase of Ainsworth's Strange Situation?

  The infant is left completely alone
• What characterizes secure attachment in infants?

  • Feel safe with caregiver
  • Explore freely when present
  • Show mild distress during separation
  • Seek comfort upon reunion
• Why are the phases of the Strange Situation important for researchers?

  They observe infant reactions to separation and reunion
• What are the main phases of Ainsworth's Strange Situation?

  1. Acclimation: Mother and infant settle in.
  2. Separation 1: Mother leaves, infant with stranger.
  3. Alone: Stranger interacts with infant.
  4. Reunion 1: Mother returns, greets infant.
  5. Separation 2: Mother leaves again, infant alone.
  6. Alone: Infant is completely alone.
  7. Reunion 2: Mother returns, greets infant.
• What are the four attachment patterns identified by Ainsworth?

  Secure, Insecure-Avoidant, Insecure-Resistant, Insecure-Disorganized
• What occurs during the acclimation phase of the Strange Situation?

  Mother and infant enter the observation room
• What occurs during the reunion 2 phase?

  Mother returns, greeting the infant
• What behaviors are typical of insecure-disorganized infants?

  • Show inconsistent and contradictory behaviors
  • Appear confused or fearful upon caregiver's return
• If the infant is already familiar with the room, how might this affect their behavior during the observation?

  The infant may be more relaxed and comfortable, leading to more natural behavior
• What are the behaviors of insecure-avoidant infants?

  • Minimal distress when caregiver leaves
  • Ignore caregiver upon return
  • Prioritize exploration over closeness
• What specific behaviors are observed in Ainsworth's Strange Situation?

  Distress, exploration, and reunion behaviors
• How do insecure-resistant infants behave during separation and reunion?

  • Exhibit intense distress during separation
  • Become clingy upon reunion
  • Often resist caregiver's comfort efforts
• What are the strengths of Ainsworth's Strange Situation?

  • Standardized Procedure
  • Controllable Environment
  • Specific Behaviors
  • Identifiable Patterns
• How does the controlled environment benefit Ainsworth's Strange Situation?

  It reduces external factors affecting responses
• What is one criticism of Ainsworth's Strange Situation?

  Cultural bias
• How might avoidance behavior differ across cultures in the Strange Situation?

  It might have different meanings in different societies
• How do the identified patterns in Ainsworth's Strange Situation help in understanding infant security?

  They provide clear categories for understanding
• What is a limitation of the lab setting in the Strange Situation?

  It might not reflect real-world interactions
• Why is the procedure of Ainsworth's Strange Situation considered standardized?

  It has fixed phases and observed behaviors
• Why might the Strange Situation be considered expensive and time-consuming?

  The procedure requires significant resources to administer