Ainsworth's strange situation

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    • What did Ainsworth do?
      Developed a controlled observation with a two way mirror to observe infants behaviour.
    • Where are the child and caregiver for the observation?
      An unfamiliar playroom
    • What is the first episode?
      The child is encouraged to explore (test secure base behaviour)
    • What is the second episode?
      A stranger comes in and tries to interact with the child (Tests stranger anxiety)
    • What is the third episode?
      Caregiver leaves the stranger and child together (Tests separation and stranger anxiety)
    • What is the fourth episode?
      The caregiver returns and the stranger leaves (Tests reunion and secure base behaviour)
    • How many attachment types did Ainsworth identify?
      3
    • What is secure attachment?
      -The child is happy to explore but seeks proximity with the caregiver (secure base)
      -Moderate separation anxiety and stranger anxiety.
      -Requires and accepts comforting reunion.
    • What percentage of Uk toddlers have a secure attachment?
      60-75%
    • What is an insecure-avoidant attachment?
      -Child explores freely but does not seek proximity (no secure base)
      -Shows little/ no separation and stranger anxiety
      -Does not require comfort at reunion
    • What percentage of Uk toddlers have an insecure-avoidant attachment?
      20-25%
    • What is an insecure-resistant attachment?
      -Child explores less and seeks greater proximity. (clingy)
      -Shows considerable stranger and separation anxiety
      -Resists comfort when reunited (angry)
    • What percentage of Uk toddlers have an insecure resistant attachment?
      3%
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