a) In Mary Ainsworth Strange Situation experiment, she observed mother-infant pairs at home and in laboratory playrooms. In presence of mother, the children would play comfortably and explore their surroundings. However, when the mother leaves, they become distressed and seek to return to her. This phenomenon is called secure attachment. On the other hand, the insecurely attached children are less likely to explore their surroundings or they tend to stay with their mothers. When she leaves, they remain upset or become indifferent to the situation. Other researchers found that responsive mothers had a secure attachment with their babies while unresponsive mothers were likely to have an insecure attachment.
b) The three parenting styles
b) The three parenting styles