Which of the Following Statements Regarding Attachment and Later Development

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding attachment and later development is not true?

• A) Securely attached children are just as likely as avoidantly attached children to suffer anxiety disorders later in life.
• B) The effects of early attachment may carry over well into adolescence and adulthood.
• C) Securely attached adolescents have higher self-esteem and social competence than their peers who are not securely attached.
• D) Securely attached adolescents engage in constructive problem-solving when discussing issues of independence with their parents.

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