The quality of infant-caregiver attachment depends:

Correct answer: C. on this interaction between the infant's temperament and the caregiver's responsiveness

  • A. on the quality of bonding in the first few hours of life
  • B. exclusively on the infant's temperament
  • C. on this interaction between the infant's temperament and the caregiver's responsiveness
  • D. on how stranger anxiety is handled

Explanation

Attachment quality develops through the interaction between the infant's characteristics and the caregiver's sensitive, responsive care. Neither temperament nor early bonding alone exclusively determines attachment security.

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