CHAPTER 10.10 Attachment

Question 1

what is attachment

Answer 1

an emotional bond that is formed between a child and its caregivers

Question 2

describe the strange situation

Answer 2

takes advantage of the fact that children have anxiety around strangers.

1. child plays in room with both caregiver and stranger present
2. caregiver leaves room momentarily
3. reaction of child is measured and categorized when the both leaves and returns to the room

Question 3

describe secure attachment in regards to the strange situation

Answer 3

most healthy form of attachment. child may/may not during caregiver’s absence and then seek contact when they return

Question 4

describe anxious/ambivolent attachment in regards to the strange situation

Answer 4

child is upset when the caregiver leaves and refuses any attempt from the caregiver to soothe them once they return

Question 5

describe avoidant attachment in regards to the strange situation

Answer 5

child is not upset when caregiver leaves and does not seek contact upon their return.