Field Studies Researchers like Ainsworth et al use the strange situation to assess
The quality of attachments between very young children and their parents and
Other caregivers.Researchers often use ____ to gather data about these
Interactions.
A)content analysis
B)deviant case analysis
C)naturalistic observation
D)participant-observation

Question

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The strange situation is a type of naturalistic observation, where the child and caregiver are observed in a simulated unfamiliar environment. Therefore, the best choice for the method used by researchers to gather data about these interactions is naturalistic observation. Choice A, content analysis, typically involves analyzing written or verbal communication rather than observing behavior. Deviant case analysis (choice B) involves examining extreme or unusual cases that may not be representative of the overall population being studied. Participant-observation (choice D) involves the researcher actively participating in the group being studied, which is not typically feasible or ethical for studying parent-child interactions.

Field Studies Researchers Like Ainsworth Et Al Use the Strange