According to attachment theory, what are the three types of attachment in children?
A) anxious-ambivalent, avoidant, and dependent
B) anxious-ambivalent, avoidant, and secure
C) anxious-ambivalent, dependent, and secure
D) avoidant, dependent, and secure

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Attachment theory, as proposed by John Bowlby and further developed by Mary Ainsworth, identifies three primary types of attachment in children: anxious-ambivalent, avoidant, and secure. These attachment styles are determined through the Strange Situation procedure and reflect the nature of the child's attachment to their caregiver.

According to Attachment Theory, What Are the Three Types of Attachment