Strange Situation Experiment

Separation Anxiety: This is distress experienced by infants when they are separated from their primary caregivers. Like crying when mom leaves for work.

Stranger Anxiety: This is the fear that infants often show towards strangers. Like clinging onto mom when a new person tries to hold them.

Reunion Behavior: This refers to how the infant behaves upon reuniting with their primary caregiver after separation. Like showing excitement or relief when mom returns home from work.