The strange situation as a research method- part 2
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- The strange situation as a research method- part 2
- Secure attachment
- Reaction to stranger
- Is indifferent to the stranger when mother is present but ignores the stranger when alone (stranger fear)
- Reaction to separation from mother
- Becomes upset and distressed when mother leaves
- Reaction to reunion with mother
- Is happy when mother returns in both first and is second reunion and is quickly settles. The child easily calms and exploring resumes
- Reaction to stranger
- Anxious- avoidant attachments
- Reaction to stranger
- Plays with the stranger regardless of mothers presence. Does not check for mother's presence
- Reaction to separation from mother
- Is not distressed at mother's absence and can seek comfort from stranger
- Reaction to reunion with mother
- Shows no interest in mother's reunion
- Reaction to stranger
- Anxious- resistant attachment
- Reaction to stranger
- Shows fear of the stranger and avoids the stranger with or without the mother being present
- Reaction to separation from mother
- Intense reaction to mother's absence. The child is clearly distressed
- Reaction to reunion with mother
- The child wants the comfort of mother but may push her away when approached. Resists comfort even if it is desired
- Reaction to stranger
- She found that 65% of American children were securely attached, 23% were anxious-avoidant and 12% anxious resistant.
- If the mother was sensitive, consistent and responsive to the child the child was more likely to to develop a secure attachment
- A child who was rejected by the mother felt unworthy and developed an insecure attachment as did a child whose mother was inconsistent witht their parenting style
- Secure attachment
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