The Continuity Hypothesis

• What is meant by: The continuity hypothesis?


  It states as a child we build an internal working model based on our relationship with our caregivers, which shapes our expectations of beliefs about future relationships with others.
• Which researchers found evidence for the continuity hypothesis using questionnaires?

  Hazan and Shaver
• What are two limitations of Hazan and Shaver’s love quiz study?

  • Volunteer sample may not represent the wider population
  • Social desirability bias
• What is the adult attachment interview?


  The adult attachment interview was an interview conducted by Main et al, where participants were asked questions about their relationships with their parents, as well as with their own children.
• What are two limitations of Main et al’s study using the adult attachment interview?

  Participants may have been influenced by investigator effects. Also, participants responses may have been inaccurate, because of social desirability bias.