Question

Compared with infants who are insecurely attached, securely attached 12-month-olds exhibit more enjoyment, are less fussy or difficult, and are better able to use their mothers as a secure base for exploration at home. This example demonstrates that:__________.

a. children's behavior in the Strange Situation is not related to their behavior at home.
b. children's behavior in the Strange Situation is similar to their behavior at home.
c. the Strange Situation is not a valid research method.
d. girls but not boys are more likely to be securely attached.

Answer 1

Answer: Option B -- Children's behavior in the Strange Situation is similar to their behavior at home.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a situation whereby, infants who insecurely attached, are being compared, securely attached 12-month-olds exhibit more enjoyment, are less fussy or difficult, and are known to better able to use their mothers as a secure base for exploration at home. Then we can say, children's behavior in the Strange Situation is similar to their behavior at home.