The Strange Situation Is an Observational Measure of Infant Attachment

question 4

Multiple Choice

The Strange Situation is an observational measure of infant attachment developed by Mary Ainsworth. It requires the infant to

• A) crawl through a dark tunnel with his or her caregiver and a stranger waiting on the other side.
• B) move through a series of introductions, separations, and reunions with his or her caregiver and a stranger.
• C) experience loud noises in a room with only a stranger present.
• D) choose between his or her mother and father in a strange situation.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals to manage anxiety or distress, often unconsciously.

Stress

A psychological and physical response to internal or external demands or stressors, characterized by feelings of tension, challenge, or strain.

Life Or Death

A situation or condition that is critically vital, often implying a risk of mortality.

Confrontation

A direct engagement or encounter between conflicting parties, often with the aim of addressing and resolving a dispute.