Gina is about to have her first baby.To learn more about how to raise a securely attached child, she has just read an article about John Bowlby's research, which emphasizes that attachment style
A) fluctuates in accordance with momentary changes in our moods and desires.
B) is shaped by how the child is treated during infancy.
C) is genetically inherited (as opposed to environmentally determined).
D) is likely to change from one style to another over the life span.

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John Bowlby's research emphasizes that a child's attachment style is shaped by how they are treated during infancy, particularly by the responsiveness and sensitivity of their primary caregiver. This can have lasting effects on the child's emotional and social development.

Gina Is About to Have Her First Baby