Does nationality affect relationships? Cultural Variations of Attachment - Psychology Revision Video

The video explores attachment theory, questioning its universality across cultures. It highlights the work of Van Ijzendoorn and Kroonenberg, who conducted a meta-analysis of attachment studies across different countries, revealing cultural variations. The video critiques the strange situation methodology for potential cultural bias, particularly towards American norms, and discusses Takahashi's findings in Japan. It concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the channel.

What is the main question raised about attachment in the first section?

• How attachment affects adult relationships.

• The role of genetics in attachment.

• If attachment styles are influenced by cultural differences.

• Whether attachment is a learned behavior.

According to Van Ijzendoorn and Kroonenberg's meta-analysis, which attachment style is most common worldwide?

• Insecure resistant

• Secure

• Disorganized

• Insecure avoidant

Which countries are more likely to have insecure resistant children according to the meta-analysis?

• UK and Canada

• America and Germany

• Japan and Israel

• China and India

What is a major criticism of the strange situation methodology discussed in the third section?

• It does not account for socioeconomic factors.

• It is outdated and no longer relevant.

• It is biased towards American cultural norms.

• It is too complex to implement.

What did Takahashi's study in Japan reveal about the strange situation methodology?

• It showed similar results to American studies.

• It caused excessive anxiety in Japanese infants.

• It was well-received by Japanese infants.

• It was not applicable to any culture.