Ainsworth's Strange Situation

Ainsworth's Strange Situation

1. 7 episodes; 3 minutes each

   • 1.Child encouraged to explore;
     • exploration and secure base
       • proximity seeking
   • 2. Stranger enters and talks to caregiver
     • stranger anxiety
   • 3. Caregiver leaves
     • separation anxiety
   • 4. The caregiver returns; stranger leaves
     • response to reunion with caregiver
       • proximity seeking
   • 5. The caregiver leaves the child alone
     • separation anxiety
   • 6. The stranger returns
     • stranger anxiety
   • 7. The caregiver returns
     • response to reunion with caregiver

2. Secure Attachment

   • Type B
     • 60-75% British toddlers

3. Insecure-avoidant Attachment

   • Type A
     • 20-25% British toddlers

4. Insecure-resistant attachment

   • Type C
     • 3% British toddlers