Did you know...
...that Mary Ainsworth's Strange Situation Test is one of the most influential methods for examining attachment types in young children?
In the 1970s, Mary Ainsworth developed the Strange Situation Paradigm, a structured observational test to explore attachment styles in young children. It involves exposing a child to their caregiver in a familiar environment and then to a series of predetermined scenarios, including separation and reunion with the caregiver. This method made it possible to analyze the child's behavior and classify attachment styles into three main categories: secure , insecure-ambivalent, and insecure-avoidant. The study showed how children with secure attachment tend to remain confident and exploratory, while insecure-ambivalent children often respond in an overly clingy and anxious manner, and insecure-avoidant children often adopt a detached attitude. Ainsworth's findings have expanded our understanding of how early attachment experiences influence emotional and social behavior later in life. This poster celebrates her groundbreaking work and is a great addition to any room devoted to psychology and early childhood development.
Museum-quality posters with vibrant prints on durable matte paper.
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
