ainsworth’s strange situation Flashcards
1
Q
what is ainsworth’s strange situation?
A
Ainsworth created a scenario that she used to measure babies reactions to being left with a stranger and then reunite with their mothers.
2
Q
what did Ainsworth come to the conclusion to?
A
Ainsworth came to the conclusion that the quality of attatchement depended on the parenting that the baby received. -parents who have received poor parenting themselves or have been depressed/ misusing substances are less likely to have securely attached children.