Strange Situation

Question 1

Ainsworth

Answer 1

Used structured observational research to assess and measure the quality of attachment

Question 2

Procedure of Strange Situation

Answer 2

. 8 pre determined stages including mother leaving child for short amount of time, playing with available toys in the room with stranger, mother reunion
. 100 US primary caregiver infant pairs
. Children observed through a one way mirror
. Majority secure = 70%

Question 3

Qualities of secure, avoidant and resistant

Answer 3

Secure = positive and loved
Avoidant = unloved and rejected
Resistant = angry and confused

Question 4

Evaluation

Answer 4

Replicable = research highly operationalised. Clear view of how securely attached infant should behave due to specific criteria created by Ainsworth

Low Population Validity = sample restricted to 100 MC Americans

Procedure Culturally Biased = design by an American according to observations of US children - ethnocentric