Bowlby Concepts
A child feels safe enough to explore because they know their caregiver is nearby
Secure Base
What age range of infants was typically observed in ‘The Strange Experiment’?
Infants 12 months to 18 months of age
A child goes to their caregiver for comfort when they are scared or upset
Safe Haven
A child is stressed when separated from their caregiver but is easily soothed when they return. Preference to the parent is shown over a stranger
Secure
A child crying or becoming upset when their caregiver leaves
Separation Distress
There is no reaction when the caregiver leaves. Contact is resisted upon their return. The child shows little preference for the caregiver over the stranger.
Anxious Resistant