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Mary Ainsworth
Developmental psychology
Known for
Empirical attachment research; the Strange Situation procedure
Why their work may matter
Ainsworth turned attachment from theory into observable patterns, showing how caregiver responsiveness relates to a child's use of the caregiver as a secure base.
Connection to a theme in The Trenches
Consistency and attunement as practices, not personality traits.
Start here
Patterns of Attachment.
Books
- Patterns of Attachment
Listed as additional recommended reading. This is not a source for The Trenches, does not imply endorsement, and does not imply agreement with everything this person teaches.