What characteristic distinguishes securely attached children according to the Strange Situation experiment?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the characteristics that define securely attached children based on the Strange Situation experiment, specifically which of the given options correctly identifies that characteristic.
Answer
Securely attached children are upset when the caregiver leaves and happy when they return.
The characteristic that distinguishes securely attached children in the Strange Situation experiment is their behavior of being visibly upset when the caregiver departs and being happy upon the caregiver's return. They feel confident in their caregiver's support.
Answer for screen readers
The characteristic that distinguishes securely attached children in the Strange Situation experiment is their behavior of being visibly upset when the caregiver departs and being happy upon the caregiver's return. They feel confident in their caregiver's support.
More Information
The Strange Situation is an experimental paradigm created by Mary Ainsworth to observe the attachment relationships between a caregiver and a child. It assesses how a child reacts to the caregiver leaving and returning, providing insights into their sense of security and attachment style.
Tips
Some may confuse this with an anxious or avoidant attachment in which children may also show upset but behave differently towards the caregiver's return.
Sources
- Strange Situation - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Mary Ainsworth and the Strange Situation Technique - courses.lumenlearning.com
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