Ainsworth's Strange Situation

Ainsworth's Strange Situation

Method:

• 12-18 month old infants left in a room with their mother. 
• Eight different scenarios occured, including a stranger entering, the baby being left on its own with the stranger and the baby being left completely alone.
• All of the infant's reactions were observed

Results:

• 15% were insecure-avoidant
  • ignored their mother
  • didn't mind if their…