Which of the following is a criticism of the Strange Situation method developed by Ainsworth to measure attachment?
A)It does not take into consideration the interaction between a stranger and an infant.
B)It focuses only on the separation of infants from their mothers.
C)It cuts out key cultural features that are necessary for interpreting attachment behaviors.
D)It observes parent-child interactions only in natural environments that were void of the cultural context.

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The Strange Situation method has been criticized for being culturally biased as it was developed in the United States and may not be applicable to other cultures that have different norms and practices surrounding infant-caregiver relationships. Therefore, it may miss key cultural features that are necessary for interpreting attachment behaviors.

Which of the Following Is a Criticism of the Strange