describe and evaluate the strange situation Flashcards

(7 cards)

1
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who conducted the strange situation?

A

Ainsworth

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2
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what type of observation was it?

A

lab on infants aged 12-18 months

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3
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what behaviours were observed?

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  • proximity seeking
  • stranger anxiety
  • seperation anxiety
  • response to reunion
  • mother as secure base
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4
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what attachment styles were recognised?

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  • 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
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5
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what is a strength of this research?

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the different attachment types provide strong predictions of later outcomes
- secure= better social and emotional development
- insecure= problems with relationships
—-> good predictive value

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6
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what is a limitation of the attachment types?

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main and Solomon found 4th
- disorganised attachment
- inconsistnent behaviour

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7
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what is the cultural bias in terms of this research?

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  • developed in USA Western and individualistic
  • Japan often classified as resistant due to cultural norms
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