Which of the following most accurately describes Ainsworth's strange situation test used to measure children's attachment?
A)The caregiver and the infant watch as several strangers enter the room.
B)The caregiver leaves the infant with a stranger and returns later.
C)The stranger takes the infant away from the caregiver and moves to a place where the caregiver cannot be seen.
D)The caregiver hides the toy that the infant was playing with, under a blanket.

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The strange situation test involves the caregiver leaving the infant with a stranger and then returning later, to observe the infant's reaction. The test measures the infant's level of attachment to the caregiver and is used to identify different attachment styles, such as secure attachment or insecure attachment. The other choices (A, C, and D) do not accurately describe the strange situation test.

Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes Ainsworth's Strange Situation