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Mary Ainsworth (Attachment theory (The 'strange situation') (Type…
Mary Ainsworth
Attachment theory (The 'strange situation')
Type B: Secure
secure attachment to parent and shows lots of distress when parent leaves
baby is comforted when parent returns
Reaction to parent and stranger are different
type C: insecure/ resistant
baby is distressed when parent leaves
actively resists strangers attempt to comfort
Insecure relationship and may have mixed emotions
type A: Insecure/anxious/ avoidant
Baby ignores parent and shows little distress when parent leaves
Baby plays and doesn't notice when they return
Happy to be comforted by a stranger
'Strange situation Classification' (SSC)
Measure the reactions of children / babies
When left with a stranger then reunited with Mum/Dad
4 main types of attachments
secure
Insecure avoidant
Insecure resistant
disorganised
parents may affect the quality of attachments
her theory focuses on quality of attachments
Theory focuses on behaviour of young children / babies
Divided into 8 parts