Which of the following statements is true regarding fathers and attachment security?
A) Unlike mothers', fathers' interactional synchrony with infants does not predict attachment security.
B) Fathers in many cultures, including Australia, Germany, and Japan, devote more time to physical care and expressing affection than to playful interaction.
C) Fathers tend to engage in highly arousing physical play with bursts of excitement and surprise that increase as play progresses.
D) Fathers and mothers in Western nations tend to play in similar ways with their children, providing toys and playing gentle conventional games.

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Research has shown that fathers tend to engage in highly arousing physical play with bursts of excitement and surprise that increase as play progresses. This type of play has been linked to increased exploration, better emotional and behavioral regulation, and a sense of confidence and self-esteem in children. Additionally, fathers' interactional synchrony with infants has been found to predict attachment security, like mothers' interactions do. Thus, both option C and A are false. Option B is partly true, but it is not a universal trait seen in all cultures. Option D is false as fathers and mothers tend to have different styles of play.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Fathers and Attachment