Schaffers stages of attachment AO3

• What is a positive aspect of the research mentioned in the study material?

  It has high external validity as babies were observed in familiar surroundings.
• What potential bias may arise from asking mothers about their child's behavior?

  Social desirability bias, where mothers may answer to appear as better parents.
• How did the researchers observe stranger anxiety?


  The researchers observed it themselves, which is likely to be more accurate.
• What is a flaw in assessing the asocial stage of attachment?


  It is difficult to judge if a newborn is anxious or simply performing a natural behavior like pooping.
• What is a real-world application of understanding stranger and separation anxiety?


  • Helps parents plan when to introduce their child to daycare.
  • Provides insights into child development stages.
• What is a limitation regarding the generalizability of the research findings?

  The research lacks population validity as participants were from the same area and had similar financial circumstances.
• Why might the research lack temporal validity?


  It was conducted in 1964 when most mothers stayed at home, which may differ from current parenting situations.
• What did von IJzendoorn suggest about multiple attachments?


  He thought that multiple attachments might be formed before specific attachments, casting doubt on the accuracy of the stage model.