Dr. Aris conducted cross-cultural research into attachment patterns. He collected data from infants in a rural community in East Asia and infants in a metropolitan area in North America. He observed a significantly higher proportion of infants classified as insecure-resistant in the East Asian sample compared to the North American sample. Based on this, Dr. Aris concluded that child-rearing practices and cultural upbringing (nurture) are the sole factors determining an infant's attachment style.
Discuss the extent to which Dr. Aris is correct in his conclusion. Refer to Dr. Aris's research in your answer.
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