A Level Psychology OCR Practice Exam

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How many participants were involved in the Ainsworth and Bell study?

The correct answer is: 56

The study conducted by Ainsworth and Bell, known as the "Strange Situation," involved 56 participants. This landmark research was designed to observe attachment behaviors in infants and their responses to separation and reunion with their caregivers. The sample size of 56 was carefully selected to provide a comprehensive examination of various attachment styles, including secure, anxious-ambivalent, and anxious-avoidant attachments. This number allowed for a sufficient range of data to draw meaningful conclusions about attachment behavior across different contexts, contributing significantly to the understanding of early child development and attachment theory.