What Was Mary Ainsworth Trying to Determine When She Devised

question 71

Multiple Choice

What was Mary Ainsworth trying to determine when she devised an experimental method called the Strange Situation?

• A) the nature of gestural communication between mothers and babies
• B) aspects of purposeful exploration as the baby investigates a strange environment
• C) parental discipline styles in the first year of lif.
• D) the nature of attachment between caretakers and babie.
• E) the relationship between preschool enrollment and academic achievement

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Definitions:

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere of the brain with functions linked to speech production.

Prefrontal Cortex

The anterior part of the frontal lobes of the brain, involved in complex behaviors including decision making, planning, and moderating social behavior.

Feminists

Individuals who advocate for equal rights and opportunities for women, aiming to challenge sexism and societal norms.

Social Change

Social change involves significant alteration over time in behavior patterns, cultural values, and social structures within a society.