findings from strange situations

• cross cultural differences: Grossman et al (1985) - more 'avoidant' infants come from Germany because of the value they put on independence. Seen as a good thing
• causes of different attachment types are debatable - may be sensitivity of their carers and/or inborn temperament
• experiment does not show characteristic of their child - only shows child's relationship between with a specific person so might react differently with different carers.
• Attachment type may influence later behaviours -

  • securely attached - more confident at school so form strong adult relationships
  • avoidant children - behaviour problems in school so find had form close, trusting adult relationships
  • resistant children - insecure and attention seeking in school and as adults their strong feeling of dependency may be stressful for partners