An Important Criticism of the Psychoanalytic Theory of Attachment Is

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Multiple Choice

An important criticism of the psychoanalytic theory of attachment is that it

• A) underemphasizes the importance of the mother-infant bond.
• B) overemphasizes the role of the quality of the parent-child relationship.
• C) ignores the internal representation of the attachment figure.
• D) overemphasizes the importance of feeding in attachment.

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Definitions:

Inducements

Incentives or rewards offered to motivate specific actions or behaviors from individuals or groups.

Self-serving Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals attribute positive outcomes to their own actions and negative outcomes to external factors.

Low Productivity

Reduced effectiveness in producing goods or services, often measured by output per labor hour.

Laziness

A lack of willingness or motivation to work or exert effort; often perceived as a negative trait resulting in reduced productivity.