Studies of Parent-Child Interactions Suggest That the Crucial Ingredients for a Secure

question 103

Multiple Choice

Studies of parent-child interactions suggest that the crucial ingredients for a secure attachment are

• A) caregivers who are emotionally available and contingently responsive to a child's cues.
• B) an intact family structure (two adults) and sufficient financial resources.
• C) an infant who is physically and neurologically healthy and caregivers who are loving and caring.
• D) parents who are firm and consistent in their discipline and give the child undivided attention.

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