Attachment theorists propose that insecurely attached children will
A) expect that peers can make up for the lack of warmth they receive at home.
B) expect to be at the center of peer groups.
C) be more likely to be hostile with peers.
D) do all of these things.

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Attachment theory suggests that children who are insecurely attached may exhibit difficulties in social interactions, including being more likely to be hostile with peers. This is because their early experiences with caregivers can influence how they perceive and interact with others. Choices A and B are not directly supported by attachment theory.

Attachment Theorists Propose That Insecurely Attached Children Will