Which Statement Describes the Conclusion of a Meta-Analysis That Combined

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the conclusion of a meta-analysis that combined findings from 127 longitudinal studies exploring the relationship between attachment quality assessed in early childhood and later emotional and social development?

• A)Early childhood attachment style predicts emotional stability and relationship quality in adulthood.
• B)The predictive power of attachment quality in early childhood strengthens with time and is strongest during adolescence.
• C)The predictive power of attachment quality in early childhood weakens with time and fades by late adolescence.
• D)Researchers are unable to draw any definitive conclusions regarding the relationship between early childhood attachment and adult development.

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