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Question 12

Many developmental psychologists have criticised the Strange Situation for being culturally biased (an imposed etic), because it assesses attachment using criteria developed exclusively within a Western context.

Briefly explain two ways that researchers could modify or adapt their methodology when investigating attachment in non-Western cultures to reduce this cultural bias.

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Strange Situation and cultural variations Questions

  1. A Level
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  3. /Strange Situation and cultural variations

Practise AQA A Level Psychology Strange Situation and cultural variations with exam-style questions for A Level Psychology. 69 questions, matched to the AQA A Level Psychology (7182) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

Question bank

Animal studies of attachment
Explanations of attachment
Strange Situation and cultural variations
Maternal deprivation and institutionalisation
Influence of early attachment