Types

Question 1

What was the aim of the Strange Situation?

Answer 1

-assess how securely attached a child was to its caregiver

Question 2

7 stages of the SS

Answer 2

1. Caregiver enters
2. Stranger enters
3. Caregiver exits
4. Caregiver returns whilst stranger leaves
5. Caregiver leaves
6. Stranger enters and repeats procedure
7. Stranger leaves and caregiver returns

Question 3

What is secure attachment?

Answer 3

infant showed some separation anxiety when caregiver leaves but can easily be soothed
-most common type

Question 4

What is insecure-resistant attachment?

Answer 4

-infant becomes distressed and tries to follow when caregiver leaves
-3% of children

Question 5

What is insecure-avoidant attachment?

Answer 5

-infant shows no separation anxiety when caregiver leaves
-20% of children