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What is a common criticism of Bowlby's attachment theory?

  • Too culturally focused

  • Too short

  • Too mathematical

  • Too historical

Answer

Bowlby's attachment theory, while influential, has been critiqued for its excessive emphasis on cultural factors. Critics argue that Theory's focus on the role of early attachment experiences in shaping an individual's psychological development may not be universally applicable across different cultural contexts.
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