According to evolutionary theory, dependent infants attract emotional attachment from adults because _____.
A) adults are easy to manipulate
B) babies have physical characteristics that adults are attracted to in other adults
C) it meets the basic survival needs of the species
D) babies are easy to manipulate

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Evolutionary theory suggests that emotional attachment between infants and adults developed because it enhances the survival of the species. Babies are born with certain physical characteristics and behaviors, such as crying and cute facial features, that trigger a nurturing response in adults. This response ensures that the caregiver provides the necessary care and protection needed for the infant's survival, which in turn contributes to the survival and reproduction of the species. Therefore choice C best explains why dependent infants attract emotional attachment from adults.

According to Evolutionary Theory, Dependent Infants Attract Emotional Attachment from Adults