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Ainsworth refers to Mary Ainsworth, a developmental psychologist known for her research on attachment theory. She conducted the famous "Strange Situation" experiment to study how infants respond to their caregiver's absence and return.
This is a psychological theory that explains the emotional bond between an infant and their primary caregiver.
Strange Situation: It is an experimental procedure designed by Ainsworth to assess the quality of an infant's attachment to their caregiver.
Caregiver: Refers to the person (usually the mother) who takes care of and provides emotional support for the child.