The Strange Situation: Ainsworth's Experiment to Determine Babies Reactions to Separation From and Reunification With Their Mothers
Ainsworth conducted an experiment dubbed 'The Strange Situation' in which one year old children and their mothers were observed in an unfamiliar surrounding. The purpose of this experiment was to determine the babies' reactions to separation from and reunification with their mothers. Based on their responses, Ainsworth placed the children into one of three categories: securely attached infants, insecure-avoidant infants, and insecure-resistant infants. The securely attached infants used their mothers as a base from which to explore the unfamiliar setting. When the mothers left, the children were sometimes plainly distressed; however, when the mothers returned, the babies became placid and resumed exploration of the novel surrounding. The insecure-avoidant infants ignored their mothers and immediately began to explore their surroundings. When their mothers exited the room, they appeared unaffected; moreover, these children did not acknowledge their mothers' return and even tended to avoid their contact. The insecure-resistant infants were reluctant to explore whatsoever. Furthermore, they displayed extreme distress upon the mothers' departure and ambivalence upon their return, alternating between clinginess and resistance.
Many psychologists have studied children's moral development; Piaget and Kolberg hold well-known theories in this area. Both Piaget and Kohlberg contend that younger children make decisions based upon rules and consequences; obedience and punishment are what guide their actions. According to Piaget, as children mature, they develop a sense of moral cooperation. In other words, children are able to view situations from another's point of view; they judge actions based on one's intention; they respect authority and recognize that rules can be altered; and they develop a sense of justice. Kohlberg, on the other hand, believes that children's morality is influenced by social acceptance; morality is a reflection of other's expectations. Regardless of theory, children's moral development is important for their overall growth. A healthy sense of morality contributes to children's self-image; it fosters autonomy; and it allows them to positively participate in society. Middle childhood, which begins around seven years of age, marks an important developmental stage in life. During this period, children develop physically, cognitively, and socially. Physical changes include increased weight and height; greater command over fine and gross mo
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