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Understand theory and current frameworks underpinning personal, social and emotional development of children

Click on the video below to watch a short video of Mary Ainsworth's 'Strange Situation' experiment. 1. What is your view of research studies that are designed to cause stress and anxiety to babies and young children who are unable to make their own choice about being part of an experiment? 2. Is there any other method that a researcher could use to understand behaviour in babies and young children? It is rare that there is just one way to respond to a scenario or situation, so do not consider that the responses you have to the above scenario will be judged as right or wrong. Share your scenario with a work colleague or friend and ask them to tell you whether they think you have responded appropriately. Ask them to challenge your response if necessary. You do not need to submit this task for assessment unless asked to do so by your assessor.