Which of the following most accurately describes Ainsworth's strange situation test used to measure children's attachment?

A) The caregiver and the infant watch several strangers enter the room.
B) The caregiver leaves the infant with a stranger and returns later.
C) The stranger takes the infant away from the caregiver and moves to a place where the caregiver cannot be seen.
D) The caregiver hides the toy that the infant was playing with, under a blanket.

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Megan Stackhouse · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Ainsworth's strange situation test involves the caregiver leaving the infant alone with a stranger for a short period of time and then returning. This is meant to assess the infant's reaction to separation and reunion with the caregiver, which can indicate their attachment style. Option A is incorrect because in the strange situation test, strangers enter the room but the caregiver and infant are already present. Option C is incorrect because the stranger does not take the infant away from the caregiver in this test. Option D is also incorrect because hiding a toy is not part of the strange situation test.

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