Mary Ainsworth Devised an Experimental Method Called the Strange Situation

question 146

Multiple Choice

Mary Ainsworth devised an experimental method called the Strange Situation in order to determine:

• A) the effect of contact comfort on infants.
• B) aspects of purposeful exploration as the baby investigates a strange environment.
• C) parental discipline styles in the first year of life.
• D) the nature of attachment between mothers and babies.

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