Question

ectly match the attachment style with the likely behavior of the infant in the strange situation.
secure attachment
disorganized attachment
ambivalent attachment
avoidant attachment
:: explores freely while the caregiver is present and engages with the stranger. :: ignores the caregiver, showing little emotion when the caregiver departs or returns.
:: has no consistent way of coping with the stress of the strange situation. :: is wary about the situation in general and stays close or even clings to the caregiver.

Explanation:

• Secure attachment: Infants with secure attachment feel safe and confident when the caregiver is present. They can explore their environment freely and also engage with strangers. This is because they have a secure base (the caregiver) to return to.
• Disorganized attachment: These infants show inconsistent and confused behavior. They may seem disoriented in the strange situation as they have no consistent coping mechanism for the stress of the situation.
• Ambivalent attachment: Infants with ambivalent attachment are wary of the situation in general. They stay close or cling to the caregiver as they are not sure of the caregiver's availability and responsiveness.
• Avoidant attachment: Infants with avoidant attachment ignore the caregiver. They show little emotion when the caregiver departs or returns. This may be a defense mechanism as they have learned not to rely on the caregiver for comfort.

Answer:

• Secure attachment: Explores freely while the caregiver is present and engages with the stranger.
• Disorganized attachment: Has no consistent way of coping with the stress of the strange situation.
• Ambivalent attachment: Is wary about the situation in general and stays close or even clings to the caregiver.
• Avoidant attachment: Ignores the caregiver, showing little emotion when the caregiver departs or returns.