describe and evaluate the strange situation Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
who conducted the strange situation?
A
Ainsworth
2
Q
what type of observation was it?
A
lab on infants aged 12-18 months
3
Q
what behaviours were observed?
A
- proximity seeking
- stranger anxiety
- seperation anxiety
- response to reunion
- mother as secure base
4
Q
what attachment styles were recognised?
A
- secure = explores, moderate distress, comforted on reunions
- insecure avoidant = explores, low stranger anxiety, avoids contact at reunion
-insecure resistant = clingy, high separation and stranger anxiety and resists comfort at reunion
5
Q
what is a strength of this research?
A
the different attachment types provide strong predictions of later outcomes
- secure= better social and emotional development
- insecure= problems with relationships
—-> good predictive value
6
Q
what is a limitation of the attachment types?
A
main and Solomon found 4th
- disorganised attachment
- inconsistnent behaviour
7
Q
what is the cultural bias in terms of this research?
A
- developed in USA Western and individualistic
- Japan often classified as resistant due to cultural norms
