Three 18-month-old toddlers—Ezra, Maya, and Kai—were observed with their mothers in a developmental research laboratory. During a brief separation and reunion sequence, the children exhibited distinct behavioral patterns. Ezra showed no distress when his mother left, ignored the friendly researcher who entered, and did not seek contact with his mother upon her return. Maya cried moderately when her mother left but was easily comforted when she returned, quickly resuming her play. Kai was highly distressed by the separation, and when his mother returned, he rushed to her but then angrily pushed away a toy she offered and could not be calmed.
With reference to the attachment types identified in Ainsworth's Strange Situation, identify the most likely attachment type for Ezra, Maya, and Kai. Use the description provided to support your answers.
69 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Strange Situation and cultural variations. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.