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)A 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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Ainsworth's strange situation test involves a scenario in which the caregiver leaves the infant with a stranger and then returns later, observing the infant's reaction to their departure, return, and interaction with the stranger. This test is used to assess the quality of the infant's attachment to the caregiver. The other choices do not accurately describe the strange situation test.

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