Attachment-ainsworth strange situation

• The Strange Situation is designed to measure the security of attachment
• What was the name of Ainsworth's procedure to measure attachment types?

  The Strange Situation
• Order the stages of the Strange Situation procedure.

  1️⃣ Child encouraged to explore

  2️⃣ Stranger enters and interacts with the child

  3️⃣ Caregiver leaves the child with the stranger

  4️⃣ Caregiver returns and stranger leaves

  5️⃣ Caregiver leaves the child alone

  6️⃣ Stranger returns

  7️⃣ Caregiver returns and reunion behavior tested
• The acronym PRESS is used to remember the key behaviors observed in the Strange Situation.
• Securely attached children show proximity seeking behavior when they involve their primary carer in their games
• What percentage of children are classified as securely attached in the Strange Situation?

  66%
• What characterizes insecure-avoidant attachment in children?

  Ignoring the caregiver
• Insecure-resistant children reject comfort when their caregiver returns.
• What additional attachment type did Main and Cassidy identify?

  Disorganised attachment
• Disorganised attachment is characterized by confused and indecisive behavior
• Why is the Strange Situation considered culturally biased?

  It tests mild distress
• Who was Mary Ainsworth's colleague in attachment research?

  John Bowlby
• Ainsworth's work in Uganda promoted frequent kissing and cuddling of babies.
• What was a contrasting view on childcare during Ainsworth's time?

  Regimented affection