The Continuity Hypothesis

Who were the two psychologists that developed the idea of a continuity hypothesis

Hazan and Shaver

What sample was used for the newspaper questionnaire

Volunteer sample of 205 men and 415 women in one study, and 38 men and 70 women in a second study of students

What is one limitation of correlational studies

We can’t establish a cause and effect relationship

Two limitations of using volunteer sampling

Participants may not give totally accurate and objective answers

May display social desirability bias

Ainsworth’s percentage findings on attachment styles

70% - secure

15% - insecure avoidant

15% - insecure resistant

Three limitations of Main’s attachment study

Inaccurate responses

Social desirability bias

Investigator effects

Definition of continuity hypothesis

As a child we build an internal working model based on our relationships with our caregivers, which shapes our expectations of beliefs about future relationships with others