Which of the Following Is True According to Bowlby's Attachment

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true according to Bowlby's attachment theory?

• A) Personality development is tied to modeling of the same sex parent.
• B) Attachments to significant others and close friends can be as important as attachments to parents.
• C) Psychopaths are created by overly attentive parents who spoil their children.
• D) Criminals that form attachments to other criminals tend to offend more frequently than criminals who have more prosocial connections.
• E) Bonds formed between mothers and their children are most important.

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