Researchers interested in cross-cultural issues have criticized attachment theory for its failure to:
A)assess infants from other countries.
B)adequately deal with the issue of multiple attachments infants may have in collectivist cultures.
C)emphasize the importance of the relationship between an infant and its biological mother.
D)attempt to link insecure attachments with later social behaviours.

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Attachment theory has primarily been developed and researched in Western cultures with an emphasis on the mother-child bond. However, collectivist cultures may prioritize multiple caregivers for the infant, such as extended family members, which may not fit within the framework of attachment theory. Therefore, attachment theory has been criticized for not fully accounting for the diverse cultural experiences of infants and families.

Researchers Interested in Cross-Cultural Issues Have Criticized Attachment Theory for Its