Ainsworth Flashcards
1
Q
What are the different attachment types
A
Insecure avoidant- type A
Secure-type B
Insecure resistant- type c
2
Q
What does type A say?
A
Infant keeps distance from mother
Low stranger and separation anxiety
Little sensitive responsiveness
3
Q
What does secure type B say?
A
Use mother as safe base
Low separation anxiety
High stranger anxiety
4
Q
What does insecure resistant, type c show?
A
Infant won’t explore
High stranger and separation anxiety
5
Q
What is answorths strange situation
A
Infants from 12-18 months were used in a controlled lab experiment where the infants responded to the mothers actions.
It provides evidence for the three distinct attachment types.
