Imposed etic
The meta analysis included studies that used what?
What are some of the behaviours of the mother that could affect internal validity?
She may therefore think that she is supposed to be interacting with the baby and do so more than normal.
Why would the temperament of the infants be a problem?
Some infants may be born more independent or
more friendly
Can previous seperation with the mother and stranger affect internal validity?
Yes as it may affect their response in the SS research
Why would the meta-analysis also lack internal validity by including the SS?
What terminology is used to describe the overbearing nature of mothers in this instance?
Social desirability bias
What terminology describes behaviours influenced by temperament?
What evidence is there that previous separation experience affects the internal validity
Japanese babies appear more resistant as they are rarely separated from their mother.
What would then be the conclusion in this case?
The meta-analysis may not be making conclusions about attachment type but something else
Can demand characteristics of the mother also reduce internal validity? Why?
The mother is aware that she is being observed with her child & knows part of the aim of the study. She may therefore think that she is supposed to be interacting with the baby and do so more than normal.
Can vulnerability to stress affect response of the infants?
Yes, it can make them react differently in the strange situation
What would the conclusion be?
The behaviour may reflect a child’s previous experience rather than their attachment type.