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Shared intentionality and attachment theories in WILD and WEIRD contexts

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 July 2026

David F. Bjorklund Open the ORCID record for David F. Bjorklund [Opens in a new window]
David F. Bjorklund*
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Department of Psychology, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL USA dbjorklu@fau.edu https://www.fau.edu/science/directory/dbjorklu/
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Abstract

Barr et al.’s WILD approach to social-cognitive development appropriately identifies sampling shortcomings in Shared Intentionality and Attachment Theories. I argue these theories reflect evolved social-cognitive mechanisms that are expressed differently in different rearing environments and remain conceptual anchors for understanding important aspects of human social-cognitive development that should gain even more explanatory power with the addition of WILD data.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 49 , 2026 , e261
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© The Author(s), 2026. Published by Cambridge University Press

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