Regarding the emotional attachment of infants, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) For the first year or two it is nearly impossible to "spoil" a baby with too much attention.
B) Our first attachments can have lasting effects by continuing to affect us in our adult relationships.
C) Creating a bond of trust and affection between the infant and at least one other person is a key event during the first year of life.
D) Infants who are securely attached during infancy later show a lack of curiosity, dependency on their preschool teachers, and poor social skills.

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The statement that infants who are securely attached during infancy later show a lack of curiosity, dependency on their preschool teachers, and poor social skills is false. In fact, research indicates that infants who are securely attached tend to have better outcomes in terms of later social and emotional development.

Regarding the Emotional Attachment of Infants, Which of the Following