Describe the Strange Situation Experiment Developed by Ainsworth, and List

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Essay

Describe the strange situation experiment developed by Ainsworth, and list and describe the attachment styles identified via this approach.

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Definitions:

Sodium Channels

Protein channels in cell membranes that allow the passage of sodium ions into and out of the cell, critical for generating and transmitting electrical signals.

Medulla Oblongata

The lower portion of the brainstem, controlling vital autonomic functions such as heartbeat and breathing.

Basic Responses

Basic responses are the fundamental reactions of an organism to stimuli, including innate reflexes and primary behaviors.

Heartbeat

The rhythmic contraction and expansion of the heart, sending blood throughout the body.