What Was Mary Ainsworth Trying to Determine When She Devised

question 100

Multiple Choice

What was Mary Ainsworth trying to determine when she devised an experimental method called the Strange Situation?

• A) the nature of gestural communication between mothers and babies
• B) aspects of purposeful exploration as the baby investigates a strange environment
• C) parental discipline styles in the first year of life
• D) the nature of attachment between caretakers and babies

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Definitions:

Pressure Ulcer

A type of injury to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure, often seen in bedridden patients.

PUSH Tool

A standardized tool used for monitoring the progress of wound healing over time, with PUSH standing for Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing.

Mechanical Debridement

A method used in wound care that involves physically removing dead or infected tissue from a wound to promote healing.

Wet-to-dry Dressings

A traditional method of wound care that involves applying a moist gauze dressing to a wound and allowing it to dry before removal.