Mary Ainsworth - The Strange Situation Flashcards
what was the aim?
To observe key attachment behaviour
use observations as a way of assessing quality of the child’s attachment w/ caregiver
Who were the participants?
babies
9-18 months
What were features of the controlled observations?
9x9 room (lab)
2 way mirror, so researchers can observe
What was the procedure?
conducting episodes of child being exposed to a stranger
observing the babies behaviour
What behaviours are used to measure the attachment?
- proximity seeking
- exploration + secure base behaviour
- stranger anxiety
- separation anxiety
- reunion response
What was the findings?
distinct patterns of behaviour emerged that were used to identify 3 types of attachment
What are the 3 types of attachment?
secure
insecure avoidant
insecure resistant
what type is secure?
type B
what type is insecure avoidant?
type A
what type is insecure resistant?
type C
What % of British toddlers has secure attachment?
60-75%
What % of British toddlers has insecure avoidant attachment?
20-25%
What % of British toddlers has insecure resistant attachment?
3%
