Which of the Following Statements Is True About Attachment Security

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about attachment security and later development?

• A) Children with mixed histories of attachment and maternal sensitivity tend to be physically and cognitively delayed.
• B) Children with disorganized/disoriented attachment tend to become securely attached to at least one caregiver by middle childhood.
• C) Mounting evidence indicates that continuity of caregiving determines whether attachment security is linked to later development.
• D) A secure father-child relationship is less important for long-term adjustment than a secure mother-child relationship.

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