Schaffer

Cards (5)

  • What is one limitation of Schaffer's stages of attachment research?
    Lacks internal validity
  • Why does the study mention investigator effects as a limitation?
    They could affect the assessment of anxiety
  • How might the mother's account of separation anxiety be biased?
    Due to demand characteristics and social desirability
  • What conclusion can we draw about the stages of attachment based on the limitations mentioned?
    They may not be genuine due to biases
  • What ethical implications arise from using the Strange Situation in cross-cultural research?
    It may misrepresent child-rearing practices