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Question 1

what was mary ainsworth insecure resistant attachment (Group C) about?

Answer 1

child appears anxious even when the caregiver is near
very upset when seperated from caregiver
cries to be picked up then fights or squirms to be free
resulted from care givers who are not responsive to the infants needs

Question 2

what was the secure attachment group b

Answer 2

balance between dependence and exploration
uses caregiver as a safe base
shows distress and decreases exploration when caregiver departs
55-75% of 1 year olds

Question 3

insecure avoidant attachment group a

Answer 3

infant doesn’t seek closeness or contact with caregiver treats them like a stranger
infant rarely cries when caregiver leaves
ignores caregiver on return
caregiver is neglectful or abusive
20% of 1 year olds