Mary Ainsworth/ Mary Main Attachment Styles Flashcards by Alex Kausen | Brainscape

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Secure

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66%
Haven of Safety and Secure Base with Caregiver,
Seeks Reassurance before continuing w/ Exploration and Play
Longer and Better Relationships

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Avoidant

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21%
May appear independent, unresponsive, suppress stress
During reunion, baby does not engage w/ mom nor do they behave distressed
Problematic Relationships

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Anxious/Ambivalent

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13%
Unpredictable Reactions
Difficult to Calm
Kicking or Distressed Behaviors
Less Exploration
Problematic Relationshipa

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Strange Situation Experiment

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Caregiver leaves then returns to see reaction / attachment style

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Circle of Security

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Secure Base

- Safe Haven

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Mary Main: Disorganized/Disoriented

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Confused on how to react or respond
High risk factor, possible trauma
Children Dissociate from Themselves
Detached from what’s happening

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Mary Main: Adult Attachment Interview (AAI)

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Reflects attachment history of how adult may attach to their own children, form romantic relationships or social connections

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