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Influence of Child Temperament on Attachment Styles

A significant criticism of Ainsworth's attachment research is its potential neglect of a child's innate temperament. Some researchers argue that a child's natural disposition could strongly influence their behavior during the Strange Situation procedure, which might be misidentified as a particular attachment style.

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