The goal of Mary Ainsworth's ""Strange Situation"" experiment was to …

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The Strange Situation experiment was designed to observe children's behavior when separated from their mother or primary caregiver, specifically looking at attachment styles and reactions to separation and reunion. Ainsworth observed the children's nonverbal emotions during the experiment, but the primary goal was not just to observe emotions. Option C is incorrect because the experiment focused on the child's relationship with the caregiver, not interactions with other children. Option D is also incorrect because the experiment was not designed to observe how children acted when they thought they were not being watched.

The Goal of Mary Ainsworth's ""Strange Situation"" Experiment Was to …