In the Study by Johnson and Colleagues (2010), Infants Where

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Essay

In the study by Johnson and colleagues (2010), infants where shown an animation where a big oval (adult) becomes separated from a small oval (child). Following separation the big oval either reacts in an unresponsive way or in a responsive way. Describe the results of this study and its implications for our understanding of attachment.

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Psychologists

Professionals specializing in the study of the mind and behavior.

Basic Research

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Darwin's Theory

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