Which One of the Following Best Describes Attachment in the Early

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following best describes attachment in the early years?

• A) An enduring emotional bond between an infant and a caregiver
• B) A mother's innate tendency to protect her young offspring
• C) A predisposition by infants to behave in certain ways and not in others
• D) An affectionate relationship between marital partners, thought by ethological theorists to be important for young children's emotional well-being

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Definitions:

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