Strange situation Flashcards
Who researched attachment types
Ainsworth
What was the procedure for the strange situation
A controlled non participant overt observation
Who did Ainsworth look into
100 middle class American primary caregivers
How many stages did the experiment have
7
What is the first stage and what does it test for
The first stage was mum and baby enter the room this stage tests for exploration behaviours from a secure base
What is stage 2 and what does it test for
The second stage was the stranger enters to see the baby’s reaction this stage tests for stranger anxiety.
What is the third stage and what does it test for
The third stage was mum leaves the room this stage tests for separation anxiety
What was the fourth stage and what does this test for
The fourth stage was mum returns and & stranger leaves this stage tests for reunion behaviour
What is the fifth stage and what does it test for
The fifth stage was mum leaves again so the baby is alone in the room this stage tests for separation anxiety
What is the sixth stage and what does this test for
The sixth stage was the stranger enters this stage tests for stranger and separation anxiety
What is the seventh stage and what does this test for
The seventh stage was mum returns and stranger leaves this stage tests for reunion behaviours - the child should be happy and seek comfort from their mum upon her return -
What were the three types of attachment types she found
Insecure avoidant
Secure
Insecure resistant
Describe insecure avoidant
type A babies explore freely without secure base proximity and have indifference towards separation and strangers
Describe secure attachment types
This is the most common - type B babies explore happily with their caregiver as a regular secure base and have mild separation & stranger anxiety but unlike type A babies type B babies seek comfort upon their caregivers return.
Describe insecure resistant type
type C babies explore a little and seek a lot of proximity with high separation and stranger anxiety they seek comfort upon the caregivers return but resist it