Author Question: In the strange situation test, Melissa is distressed when her mother leaves her with a stranger, and ... (Read 117 times)

geoffrey · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

In the strange situation test, Melissa is distressed when her mother leaves her with a stranger, and then she immediately goes to her mother, showing pleasure at being reunited, when her mother returns. According to Ainsworth, this is an example of which type of attachment?

a. avoidant attachment
b. secure attachment
c. resistant attachment
d. stranger attachment

Question 2

In the strange situation test, Alfred is ambivalent toward his mother. When his mother returns, Alfred runs to her, but then he tries to get away from when she holds him. According to Ainsworth, this is an example of which type of attachment?

a. avoidant attachment
b. secure attachment
c. resistant attachment
d. stranger attachment