Atatchement In Infants AO3 Flashcards
1
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Lacks ecological validity
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Difficult to generalise irl cases as infants might not behave how they usually do in the real world
Lowering external validity
2
Q
High control over extraneous variables
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Like not having adults in the room during observations as it may distract infants
This mean cause and effect can be establish
Increasing internal validity
3
Q
Care giver and infant interactions strength (practical applications )
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Shows importance of early interactions in later development
Thus psychologists can use this information in order to encourage
responsive caregivers and minimise later issues that a child may have
This an importance part of psychology