The MOST likely source of the differences in peer relationships between children who were securely attached as infants and those who were insecurely attached as infants are differences in
A) the quality of adult models.
B) opportunities for peer interaction.
C) abilities to use social comparisons.
D) internal working models.

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Children who are securely attached as infants have a stronger internal working model of themselves and their relationships with others, which enables them to form healthier peer relationships. In contrast, children who are insecurely attached as infants may have a weaker or less consistent internal working model, leading to more difficulties in forming close relationships with peers. Factors such as the quality of adult models and opportunities for peer interaction may also play a role, but are less directly related to attachment status. Abilities to use social comparisons may also contribute to peer relationship differences but are less central than internal working models.

The MOST Likely Source of the Differences in Peer Relationships