Attachment, Deprivation, and Privation (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards

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Ainsworth's Work on Attachment
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What Ainsworth made attachment theory into

Measurable phenomenon with distinct categories

Maternal sensitivity definition

Ability to perceive & respond appropriately to infant signals

Strange Situation procedure type & duration

20-minute standardised procedure

Age of infants tested in Strange Situation

12 months old

Type B (secure attachment) % of sample

Approximately 70%

Type A (insecure-avoidant) % of sample

Approximately 20%

Type C (insecure-resistant) % of sample

Approximately 10%

Type B home observations of mothering

Sensitive, responsive mothering

Ecological validity issue with Strange Situation

Artificial lab; child may behave differently in familiar settings

Fuertes et al. (2006) key finding

Child's temperament had overwhelming influence on attachment

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