Ainsworth

Question 1

Mary Ainsworth

Answer 1

American-Canadian psychologist known for ‘The Strange Situation’ attachment theory. Served as a professor of psychology from 1959 to 1975 in University of Virginia. Collaborated with John Bowlby on attachment theory at Tavistock Clinic London. Served in Canadian Women’s Army Corp attaining the rank of Major, showcasing her diverse experiences beyond psychology.

Question 2

Type A Attachment - Anxious-avoidant;

Answer 2

Child shows little attention to mother, not anxious with stranger, and may ignore or tentatively greet mother on return.

Question 3

Type B Attachmnt - Securely attached;

Answer 3

Child plays happily with stranger before mother leaves, becomes distressed when she leaves, quickly consoled on return, and resumes play.

Question 4

Type C Attachment -Anxious-ambivalen

Answer 4

Infant is fussy and wary before mother leaves, clingy before separation, resists comfort from stranger, and shows mixed emotions towards mother.

Question 5

Type D Attachment - Disorganized-insecure

Answer 5

Lack of clear attachment behavior, mix of avoidance and resistance towards caregivers, and confusion or apprehension in interactions.

Question 6

Ainsworth Strange Situation

Answer 6

Experiment lasting 7 minutes to observe attachment behaviors in children, assessing their reactions to separations and reunions with caregivers.

Question 7

Nature versus Nurture

Answer 7

Debate on whether genetics (nature) or environment (nurture) has a greater impact on human development and behavior.

Question 8

Attachment Difficulties Support

Answer 8

Ways to assist families with children facing attachment issues, providing guidance and interventions to improve parent-child relationships.