In the Strange Situation, Latoya Basically Ignored Her Mother, Was

question 62

Multiple Choice

In the Strange Situation, Latoya basically ignored her mother, was not upset when she left the room, and did not seek her out when she returned. Mary Ainsworth would most likely classify Latoya as being

• A) securely attached.
• B) insecure avoidant.
• C) insecure resistant.
• D) insecure antisocial.

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Definitions:

Factor B

In experimental designs, it refers to the second independent variable being studied for its effect on the dependent variable.

Mean Square

A statistical measure calculated by dividing the sum of squares by the degrees of freedom, often used in variance analysis.

Interaction Effect

A phenomenon in statistical analysis indicating that the effect of one variable on a certain outcome depends on the level of another variable.

Levels

Distinct categories or values that independent or dependent variables can take in a study or experiment.