Types of Attachment (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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How many mothers did Ainsworth initially observe in Uganda before developing the Strange Situation?
How many mothers did Ainsworth initially observe in Uganda before developing the Strange Situation?
26 mothers
How many episodes make up the Strange Situation procedure?
How many episodes make up the Strange Situation procedure?
Eight episodes
How many infants were observed across Ainsworth's Strange Situation studies?
How many infants were observed across Ainsworth's Strange Situation studies?
106 infants
What intensity scale was used to score the five categories of behaviour in the Strange Situation?
What intensity scale was used to score the five categories of behaviour in the Strange Situation?
1 to 7
What percentage of infants displayed Type B securely attached behaviour?
What percentage of infants displayed Type B securely attached behaviour?
70%
What key behaviour do Type A insecure-avoidant infants show when their caregiver returns?
What key behaviour do Type A insecure-avoidant infants show when their caregiver returns?
They avoid contact
What contradictory behaviour pattern is characteristic of Type C insecure-resistant infants?
What contradictory behaviour pattern is characteristic of Type C insecure-resistant infants?
Seeking and rejecting contact simultaneously
What emerged as the major factor determining whether a child develops secure or insecure attachment?
What emerged as the major factor determining whether a child develops secure or insecure attachment?
Maternal sensitivity
At what age did infants maintain their attachment type (Main et al., 1985)?
At what age did infants maintain their attachment type (Main et al., 1985)?
6 years of age
According to Bronfenbrenner (1979), where is infants' attachment behaviour stronger?
According to Bronfenbrenner (1979), where is infants' attachment behaviour stronger?
In laboratory settings