AS/A-level psychology; Maz et al. (2024/25): What key behaviours are observed in infants with a secure attachment in the Strange Situation experiment?

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What key behaviours are observed in infants with a secure attachment in the Strange Situation experiment?

Maz Kanu · Accepted Answer

.Were distressed when their mother leaves
.Is avoidant of the stranger when alone but friendly when mother is present
.Is easily comforted when mother returns/positive joy of reunion
.Will use mother as a safe base to explore their environment

AS/A-level psychology; Maz et al. (2024/25)

What key behaviours are observed in infants with a secure attachment in the Strange Situation experiment?

.Were distressed when their mother leaves .Is avoidant of the stranger when alone but friendly when mother is present .Is easily comforted when mother returns/positive joy of reunion .Will use mother as a safe base to explore their environment

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