Explanation:Ainsworth’s (1978) Strange Situation is a structured observational procedure categorizing infant–caregiver attachment as secure, avoidant, or ambivalent. The child’s behavior during separations and reunions with the caregiver indicates attachment quality.Her …
Definition: Attachment theory, developed by John Bowlby and expanded by Mary Ainsworth, explains how early emotional bonds with caregivers shape an individual’s social, emotional, and relational development throughout life. These …