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• What does Ainsworth SS show regarding inter-rater reliability?

  It shows good inter-rater reliability
• How do different observers contribute to Ainsworth SS's reliability?

  They agree on the type of attachment observed
• What percentage agreement did Bick et al find in their study?

  94% agreement
• Why does Ainsworth SS have good reliability?

  It takes place under controlled conditions
• What makes the categories in Ainsworth SS easy to observe?

  They do not depend on who is observing
• What is a limitation of Ainsworth's attachment types?

  It may overlook other attachment types
• How many attachment types did Ainsworth identify?

  Three attachment types
• Who challenged Ainsworth's findings on attachment types?

  Main and Solomon challenged Ainsworth
• What type of attachment did Main and Solomon identify?

  Disorganized attachment
• What is a challenge to Ainsworth's classification of attachment types?

  Only three types were identified
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of Ainsworth's SS method?

  Strengths:

  • Good inter-rater reliability
  • Controlled conditions for observation
  • Easy-to-observe categories

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • May overlook other attachment types
  • Only identifies three types of attachment