A Securely Attached Infant Differs from One Who Is Insecurely

question 142

Multiple Choice

A securely attached infant differs from one who is insecurely attached in terms of:

• A) what they do when the attachment figure leaves
• B) how they respond to strangers
• C) what they do when the attachment figure returns after an absence
• D) all of the above

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Nature/Nurture Debate

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