Describe the Strange Situation

question 63

Essay

Describe the Strange Situation. Identify and describe secure attachment and the three patterns of insecure attachment.

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Definitions:

Hypothetical Questions

Questions based on imagined scenarios or conditions, used to explore reactions or decisions in speculative situations.

Erik Erikson

A developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of human beings across eight stages from infancy to adulthood.

Newborn Infant

A baby in its first few hours or days of life, particularly from birth to one month of age.

Identity Crisis

A period of uncertainty and confusion in which a person's sense of identity becomes insecure, typically due to a change in their expected life trajectory.