Critics of Ainsworth's attachment theory (for example, Jerome Kagan) believe that the "Strange Situation" really measures individual differences in _____ rather than the quality of infant attachments.

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Critics such as Jerome Kagan argue that individual differences in infant temperament, such as levels of activity and response to novelty, may actually influence how infants behave in the Strange Situation rather than the quality of their attachment to their caregiver. Therefore, the test may not be a pure measure of attachment.

Critics of Ainsworth's Attachment Theory (For Example, Jerome Kagan) Believe