Suppose an Infant in the Strange Situation Is Observed to Respond

question 90

True/False

Suppose an infant in the strange situation is observed to respond to the mother's departure by displaying little concern and emotion, and to respond to her return with ambivalence, both clinging to the mother and appearing to reject her affection. This infant most likely would be labeled as having a resistant attachment.

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Definitions:

Kelman's Sequence

A theory of social influence which outlines three processes through which attitudes can change: compliance, identification, and internalization.

Compliance

The tendency to agree to do things requested by others, often to fit in with societal expectations or demands.

Internalization

The process by which individuals accept and assimilate the norms, values, or beliefs of a group into their own belief system.

Engaged Followership Model

A conceptual framework that highlights the active, participatory role of followers in the leader-follower dynamic, focusing on their engagement and contribution.