Final answer:
In the Strange Situation assessment, 'interacting with a strange object' is not one of the phases. The phases include engaging with a novel environment, separation from the caregiver, and encountering a new person.The correct option is B.
Step-by-step explanation:
The topic being discussed here is the Strange Situation, a procedure developed by Mary Ainsworth to measure the type of attachment that exists between an infant and their caregiver.
The Strange Situation involves several phases where an infant is exposed to a series of separations and reunions with their caregiver and also involves interaction with a stranger.
The key elements of the Strange Situation include the infant engaging with a novel environment (a new room with toys), experiencing separation from one's caregiver, and encountering a new person (the stranger).
Given this information, the answer to the question "Which of the following is not part of the Strange Situation?" would be interacting with a strange object (b).
This option is not mentioned as a component of the Strange Situation assessment, and it is not intended to measure the infant's attachment style.The correct option is B.