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Describe a study on cultural differences in attachment - Give reasonal explanations of the differences found.
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Developmental Psychology Essay Questions a) Describe a study on cultural differences in attachment b) Give reasonal explanations of the differences found Van Ijzendoorn and Kroonenberg (1986) compared the results of cross-cultural studies using the Strange Situation. The research hoped to discover how a child would react when left with a stranger in a room and how they would react upon the return of their mother and the type of attachment formed with the mother. The 3 types of attachment were called Secure, Avoidant and Resistant. If an infant had a secure attachment, then the infant would become distressed when the caregiver leaves but when the caregiver returns the infant reaches a state of contentment and immediately seeks contact, this is meant to show that the caregiver is emotionally available, sensitive and supportive. If an infant had a resistant attachment the infant is insecure whilst the caregiver is present and becomes very distressed when...
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