Ainsworth

Question 1

Ainsworth sample

Answer 1

-26 families in Uganda
-kids 12-18 months

Question 2

Ainsworth aim

Answer 2

-how mother child relationships and mothers sensitivity affect attachment

Question 3

Ainsworth procedure

Answer 3

-covert, structured observation
-secure base: parent and child enter, play?
-Stranger anxiety: stranger enters and engages, mum leaves, stranger consoles
-Separation anxiety: mum returns according to distress, stranger leaves, mum leaves
-reunion behaviour: stranger reenters to play and mum returns

Question 4

Ainsworth results

Answer 4

-Secure:70% -responsive
-Avoidant: 20% -neglectful
-Resistant:10%- inconsistent

Question 5

Ainsworth conclusions

Answer 5

-There are different types of attachment which are shown by behaviour differences
-sensitivity/responsiveness causes this (parental sensitivity hypothesis)