Psychologyspeaking topic
Ainsworth's secure attachment: the child is upset when the mother leaves and soothed when she returns. Why do securely attached people worry less in their relationships?
— Ainsworth, the Strange Situation experiment
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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