Early att on later relationships

• What is a limitation of research on early attachments and adult relationships?

  It relies on self-reports from adults
• How does memory affect the validity of research on early attachments?

  Memory deterioration can impair recall accuracy
• What does the lack of replication in findings suggest about early attachment research?

  It decreases the credibility of the conclusions
• What ethical implications arise from research on early attachment for working mothers?

  It may cause guilt for returning to work
• What is a limitation of Lorenz's research regarding population validity?

  Studied only geese, which are precocial
• Why can't we generalize Lorenz's findings to humans?

  Geese are precocial, humans are altricial
• What is a strength of Harlow's research regarding the critical period for attachment?

  Results have been replicated in other studies
• What are the real-world applications of Harlow's research?

  • Informs social work practices
  • Highlights importance of emotional needs
  • Improves standards of care for children