Attachment: Stages of attachment AO3 Flashcards
1
Q
What are 2 strengths of Schaffer’s study?
A
- Good external validity
- Has a real world application
2
Q
How does Schaffer’s study have a good external validity?
A
Parents behaved naturally and does normal activities
3
Q
What can be a real world application of Schaffer’s stages of attachment?
A
It can be useful in day care centres where unfamiliar carers are present as it allows preparation before infants arrive.
4
Q
What is 1 limitation of Schaffer’s stages of attachment study?
A
Poor evidence at asocial stage
5
Q
Why would there be poor evidence?
A
Because babies lack coordination at asocial stage and are likely to have experienced anxiety but mothers might not have been able to identify that their baby’s signals is anxious
