Recent Research Indicates That the Quality of an Infant's Early

question 26

Multiple Choice

Recent research indicates that the quality of an infant's early attachment to a primary caregiver:

• A) Sets the tone for all subsequent close relationships
• B) Acts as a "lens" through which children assess all other relationships
• C) Is ultimately less important than the quality of later-forming friendship bonds
• D) Is important but does not necessarily dictate the quality of other close relationships

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The branch of medicine and biology dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions called hormones.

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Oncologist

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Pathologist

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