stages of attachment

• What is the main reason for the validity of the stages discussed?

  They are based on natural observations.
• Why is observing mothers and babies in their natural environment beneficial?

  It allows natural behavior during observation.
• How do realistic observations support the theory of attachment stages?

  They provide evidence for realistic behaviors.
• What does the model of attachment claim about real-life attachments?

  It may be a valid model of real-life attachments.
• What is a potential issue with mothers acting as observers in the study?

  It may lead to social desirability bias.
• How does social desirability bias affect the validity of the studies?

  It may cause exaggeration of attachment behaviors.
• What is a key criticism of the attachment model regarding cultural bias?

  It is based in Glasgow, limiting generalizability.
• Why is the model's cultural bias a concern for attachment theory?

  It cannot generalize stages across cultures.
• What did van IJzendoorn find regarding attachments in collectivist cultures?

  Multiple attachments occur earlier in collectivist cultures.
• What temporal validity issue is raised about the attachment model?

  It was developed in the 1960s, affecting relevance today.
• How does the lack of generalizability affect the validity of the attachment stages?

  It may not accurately represent diverse attachment styles.
• What are the main points regarding the validity of the attachment model?

  • Based on natural observations
  • Mothers observed in natural environments
  • Potential social desirability bias from mothers
  • May not represent diverse cultural attachments
• What are the implications of cultural bias in the attachment model?

  • Limited generalizability to other cultures
  • Findings may not apply to collectivist cultures
  • Temporal validity concerns due to historical context