AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An infant cries when his mother leaves the room but is quickly consoled when she returns. The infant feels comfortable to explore and wander around when the mother is in the room. Mary Ainsworth would describe this infant as having
A
insecure attachment
B
avoidant attachment
C
secure attachment
D
disorganized attachment
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -With the observation, it was concluded that there are three types of attachment: secure, ambivalent, and avoidant. Secure attachment was proved when the baby was distressed when the mother left, and happy when she returned.

Detailed explanation-2: -A child with an avoidant attachment style will avoid or ignore the mother, showing little emotion when the mother departs or returns. The child may run away from the mother when she approaches.

Detailed explanation-3: -Securely-attached children: Free exploration, and happiness upon the mother’s return. Securely-attached children explore the room freely when their mothers are present, and they act friendly towards the stranger.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bowlby identified four types of attachment styles: secure, anxious-ambivalent, disorganised and avoidant.

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