Asked by Erick Cruz-Larios on Jul 01, 2024
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Researchers interested in cross-cultural issues have criticized attachment theory for its failure to
A) assess infants from other countries.
B) adequately deal with the issue of multiple attachments infants may have in collectivist cultures.
C) emphasize the importance of the relationship between an infant and its biological mother.
D) attempt to link insecure attachments with later social behaviors.
Cross-Cultural Issues
Refers to problems or challenges that arise due to differences in cultural practices, beliefs, and values among individuals from different cultures.
Collectivist Cultures
Societies that prioritize the needs and goals of the group over the individual's.
Multiple Attachments
The formation of emotional bonds with more than one caregiver, showing the capacity to form various meaningful relationships.
- Conduct a thorough analysis of the relevance and critique of attachment theory across different cultures.
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Natisha Abel-McRaeJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Cross-cultural research has shown that attachment theory largely focuses on the mother-child dyad and does not take into account the cultural differences in child-rearing practices, including the importance of multiple attachments in collectivist cultures. This has led to criticisms that attachment theory is limited in its applicability to diverse cultures.
Learning Objectives
- Conduct a thorough analysis of the relevance and critique of attachment theory across different cultures.