Attachment Types and Adult Relationships Meta-analysis

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What is a potential problem with the research study mentioned in the text related to attachment development?

High population validity
Temporal validity of Schaffer’s stages of attachment
Small sample size of 60 families (correct)
Assessment based on self-report method

Why is it cautioned to not generalize the findings of Schaffer’s stages of attachment?

Temporal validity of the stages (correct)
High internal validity
Population validity of the stages
Influence of Bowlby’s work on attachment

Which method was primarily used for data collection in the study mentioned in the text?

Psychological assessments
Observation by researchers
Interviews with infants
Self-report by parents (correct)

Why might the data collected through self-reports in the study be questioned?

Social desirability bias of parents (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential limitation mentioned regarding the asocial stage in attachment research?

Limited external validity for the stage (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why might caution be necessary while interpreting the conclusions drawn from the study mentioned in the text?

Presence of demand characteristics in data collection (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Hazan and Shaver find about adults who were securely attached as children?

They had happier and longer lasting relationships (D) Signup and view all the answers

What misconception does the text address regarding insecurely attached children growing up?

They are doomed to have bad adult relationships (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the influence of early attachments on individuals' ability to form 'normal' romantic relationships and friendships in adulthood?

It implies a deterministic view (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism mentioned in the text regarding the impact of early attachments on future relationships?

Poor-quality attachment guarantees bad parenting in adulthood (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the research cited in the text support regarding the link between early attachment type and success in later relationships?

There is a strong correlation between early attachment type and success in later relationships (B) Signup and view all the answers

What significant impact do internal working models from early attachment have on individuals according to the text?

They influence the perception of a normal relationship and influence relationship preferences (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Fraley's meta-analysis of studies find regarding correlations between early attachment types and later relationships?

Correlations up to 0.50 were found, indicating a moderate relationship. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention that some attachment types are more unstable over time?

To highlight the inconsistency in Bowlby's theories of attachment and continuity. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Simpson et al.'s longitudinal study find regarding securely attached children and their later romantic relationships?

Securely attached children were emotionally expressive and attached in later romantic relationships. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What issue does the text raise about the influence of early attachment on future relationships?

It emphasizes the deterministic nature, assuming no choice or free will. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what can be deduced about the expression of emotions in adult romantic relationships?

It can be traced back to early attachment experiences. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about insecurely attached children and their future relationships?

Many insecurely attached children grow up to experience happy and fulfilling relationships. (B) Signup and view all the answers