Ainsworth's strange situation: Types of attachment Flashcards
What is the strange situation?
A test of attachment types
What type of study was the strange situation?
Observation
What type of observation was the strange situation?
Controlled + overt
Where was the strange situation conducted?
A novel room containing toys
How many episodes were there in Ainsworth’s strange situation?
8
What were the 4 observed behaviours in the strange situation?
Reunion behaviour, safe base behaviour, separation anxiety and stranger anxiety
How many observers were there for the strange situation?
Multiple
What are the 3 attachment types?
Secure, insecure-avoidant and insecure-resistant
What is the safe base behaviour like in securely attached infants?
High willingness to explore
What is the stranger anxiety like in securely attached infants?
Moderate
What is the separation anxiety like in securely attached infants?
Moderate
What is the reunion behaviour like in securely attached infants?
Joy on reunion
According to Ainsworth’s strange situation, how many infants were securely attached?
66%
What is the safe base behaviour like in insecure avoidant infants?
High willingness to explore
What is the stranger anxiety like in insecure avoidant infants?
Low