One-year-old Brendan has a loving, close relationship with his mother, his father, and his grandmother, who cares for him during the day while his parents work outside the home. Brendan is likely to have formed an attachment relationship with his:
A)mother and grandmother, but not his father.
B)mother and father, but not his grandmother.
C)mother, father, and grandmother.
D)mother, but not his father or grandmother.

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According to attachment theory, young children can form multiple attachment relationships with their primary caregivers, such as their mother, father, or grandmother. Given Brendan's loving and close relationship with all three caregivers, it's likely that he has formed attachment relationships with each of them. Therefore, the best answer is C, which includes all three caregivers.

One-Year-Old Brendan Has a Loving, Close Relationship with His Mother