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

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What key behaviours are observed in infants with an insecure-resistant attachment in the Strange Situation experiment?

Maz Kanu · Accepted Answer

.Shows signs of intense distress when separated from mother
.Infant avoids and shows fear of the stranger
.When reunited with mother, child approaches but resists contact + may even push her away
.Infant cries more and explores less than other two attachment types

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

What key behaviours are observed in infants with an insecure-resistant attachment in the Strange Situation experiment?

.Shows signs of intense distress when separated from mother .Infant avoids and shows fear of the stranger .When reunited with mother, child approaches but resists contact + may even push her away .Infant cries more and explores less than other two attachment types

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