Distinguish Between the Three Attachment Patterns That Mary Ainsworth Identified

question 38

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:

Big Five

A theory describing human personality as composed of five broad dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior, attitude, and emotions, which are consistent across various situations.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by sociability, talkativeness, assertiveness, and high levels of activity and enthusiasm.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by being thorough, careful, or vigilant; entails a desire to do a task well.