Strange Situation Flashcards
1
Q
What was the aim of the Strange Situation?
A
To find a way to assess quality of attachment between mother and child.
2
Q
What was the procedure?
A
- 100 middle class american infants
- controlled observation
- 8 steps (each, apart from the first, took three mins)
3
Q
What were the things the observers were recording?
A
-willingness to explore
-separation anxiety
-stranger anxiety
-reunion behaviour
4
Q
What are the types of attachments established?
A
-securely attached
-insecure avoidant
-insecure resistant
5
Q
What type of attachment did Main and Soloman add?
A
Disorganised attachment
