types of attachment (ainsworth's strange situation) Flashcards
define validity
whether something is real or just the outcome of a research study
define internal validity
concerns things inside of the study
are we testing for what we say we are?
define external validity
concerns things outside of the study
to what extent can we generalise our findings?
define reliability
consistency of a research study
define inter reliability
an agreement between different observers
what was the aim of ainsworth’s study
to observe key attachment behaviours as a means of assessing the quality of a baby’s attachment to a caregiver
what type of study was ainsworth’s strange situation and how was the behaviour observed
a controlled observation which was conducted in a laboratory with 2 way mirrors
what were the 5 key attachment behaviours that were observed
proximity seeking
exploration and secure base behaviour
stranger anxiety
separation anxiety
response to reunion
what behaviour is demonstrated in a good quality attachment in terms of proximity seeking
staying close to caregiver
what behaviour is demonstrated in a good quality attachment in terms of exploration and secure-base behaviour
confidence to explore as they know the caregiver is there to make them feel safe
what behaviour is demonstrated in a good quality attachment in terms of stranger anxiety
anxiety when a stranger approaches
what behaviour is demonstrated in a good quality attachment in terms of separation anxiety
protests/displays anxiety when separated from caregiver
what behaviour is demonstrated in a good quality attachment in terms of response to reunion
greet caregiver with pleasure and seek comfort
how long does each episode in Ainsworth’s strange situation last for
3 minutes
what 7 episodes are used in Ainsworth’s strange situation
- baby is encouraged to explore
- stranger comes in and talks to the caregiver and approaches the baby
- the caregiver leaves the baby and stranger together
- the caregiver returns and the stranger leaves
- the caregiver leaves the baby alone
- the stranger returns
- the caregiver returns and is reunited with the baby