Psychology
The Strange Situation Test and Its Measurement of Infant Attachment
Quick fact
In the original studies, about 60-70% of infants were classified as secure, while the rest were divided among insecure patterns, showing that insecurity is a common, yet non-typical, variation.
Why this is interesting
Imagine watching a toddler explore a new room while a stranger enters, and then their mother leaves. Their reactions, especially when she returns, might reveal the invisible quality of their bond—but what exactly do those reactions tell us?