The strange situation Ainsworth AO3

• What is a key feature of the research mentioned in the study material?

  It can be replicated due to a high level of control and a standardized procedure.
• What did VAN IJZENDOORN find regarding attachments in different cultures?

  Secure attachments were the highest in all cultures, suggesting universal measurement of attachment.
• What did the research find about type A and C attachments?


  There were significant differences in levels of type A and C attachments across cultures.
• Why might some situations be considered culturally relative?

  Because behaviors like separation might be interpreted differently based on cultural norms.
• How might a baby appear resistant in a separation situation?

  A baby might appear resistant when upset due to unusual separation circumstances.
• What is a potential issue with ecological validity in the research?


  Controlled conditions may be unfamiliar to the child and not represent home attachment types.
• What was a limitation of the original classification system for attachment types?

  It was incomplete as it did not account for a fourth attachment type, disorganized.
• Why might children behave differently with different parents?

  Children may exhibit different attachment behaviors depending on their relationship with each parent.
• What could proximity-seeking indicate in attachment research?

  Proximity-seeking could indicate insecurity rather than security in attachment measures.
• What does research suggest about the reliability of the Strange Situation (SS) method?

  Research indicates high reliability, with BICK finding an inter-rater reliability of 94%.
• What is a strength of the Strange Situation method according to the study material?

  It is unlikely to use subjective judgments due to its high reliability.
• What might affect the attachment measures according to the study material?

  Mothers spending more time with infants may influence attachment measures.