Findings
The observational records led Ainsworth and Bell to classify the infants into 3 broad groups:
· One group tended to explore the unfamiliar room; they were subdued when their mother left and greeted her positively when she returned. These were described as securely attached and 66% were classified in this group.
· Second group did not orientate to their mother while investigating the toys and the room; and didn’t seem concerned with her absence, and they showed little interest in her when she returned. These were described as avoidant-insecure infants. Mothers sometimes ignored their infants 22% were classified into this group.
· Third group showed intense distress particularly when the mother was absent, and rejected her when she returned these are resistant-insecure infants and 12% of infants were classified into these groups. Observed that mothers acted ambivalently.
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