Attachment. Ainsworth& the strange situation.

Question 1

An overview of Ainsworth and the strange situation procedure

Answer 1

Stage one – mother baby and experimenter were in in the room for less than one minute.
Stage two – mother and baby alone in the room
Stage three- a stranger joins the mother and infant in the room .
Stage four – mother leaves baby and stranger alone in the room.
Stage five – mother returns and the stranger leaves the room.
Stage six – mother leaves the infant is completely left alone in the room .
Stage seven – stranger returns to the room.
Stage eight – mother returns and stranger leaves the room.

Question 2

What are the five attachment stages?

Answer 2

Securely attached
Ambivalent attached
Avoiding attached

Question 3

What are the behaviours associated with a child being securely attached?

Answer 3

Separation distress
Want to be close to their caregiver
And they have a secure base .

Question 4

What are the behaviours associated by the child with ambivalent attached?

Answer 4

Being clinging and fearful of abandonment
Seek constant attention .

Question 5

What behaviours may a child display being avoidant attached?

Answer 5

Withdrawal
Denial of emotions
Independent
Inconsistent behaviour .

Question 6

Strengths of Ainsworth study

Answer 6

Reliable
Controlled

Question 7

Weaknesses of Ainsworth study

Answer 7

Culture bound only middle class
Stressful for infants
The mother’s behaviours may change.