Distinguish Between the Three Attachment Patterns That Mary Ainsworth Identified

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Essay

Distinguish between the three attachment patterns that Mary Ainsworth identified in her observations of infants and caregivers using the strange situation paradigm. Describe the characteristic behavior of both infants and caregivers for each style.

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Definitions:

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, representing the earliest stage of embryonic development.

Secondary Oocyte

A cell that originates from the division of an oocyte during meiosis, capable of being fertilized or developing further upon fertilization.

Fertilization

The process by which a sperm cell unites with an egg cell, leading to the formation of a zygote that can develop into a new organism.

Corpus Luteum

A temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries that secretes progesterone after ovulation.