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Developmental Psychology Paper. a) Ainsworth invented the strange situation experiment to determine how securely attached infants are to their caregiver. He categorised infants into three groups: * Group B also known as secure attachment was a confident infant who would leave its mother to play and explore. It will be subdued when mother leaves the room and greet her positively on her return. Secure infants have been with a caregiver who is emotionally available, sensitive and supportive. They have a positive working model of themselves. * Group A is an insecure infant known as an avoidant infant. They do not orientate to the mother while investigating the toys and room, they do not seem concerned by her absence, and show little interest in her when she returns. Infants have a caregiver who is rejecting. The infant has a working model of themselves that is unacceptable and unworthy. * Group C is also an...

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