If a child is exposed to the "Strange Situation," then he or she ________.
A) should receive immediate medical attention
B) will view novel and eccentric stimuli
C) will be in a room with other children that they don't know
D) will be left with a stranger or alone in an unfamiliar situation

Question

If a child is exposed to the "Strange Situation," then he or she ________.
A) should receive immediate medical attention
B) will view novel and eccentric stimuli
C) will be in a room with other children that they don't know 
D) will be left with a stranger or alone in an unfamiliar situation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The "Strange Situation" is a developmental psychology experiment designed to test a child's attachment style by observing their behavior when left alone or with a stranger in an unfamiliar situation. Therefore, the child will be left with a stranger or alone in an unfamiliar situation. They should not receive medical attention unless something goes wrong. The room may or may not have other children, but this is not a defining characteristic of the experiment. There may be novel stimuli in the room, but this is not the purpose of the experiment.

If a Child Is Exposed to the "Strange Situation," Then