Which of the following statements is true about the Attachment Q-Sort?
A) It taps only a small number of attachment-related behaviors.
B) Results cannot be used to determine real-life interventions for insecure children.
C) It taps a wider array of attachment-related behaviors than the Strange Situation.
D) It is efficient because the nonparent informant spends just a few minutes observing the child.

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The Attachment Q-Sort taps a wider array of attachment-related behaviors than the Strange Situation, which focuses on a limited set of behaviors. Choice A is incorrect as the Q-Sort assesses multiple dimensions of attachment behavior. Choice B is incorrect as the Q-Sort can be used to develop interventions for insecure children. Choice D is incorrect as the Q-Sort requires the informant to observe the child over a longer period of time, typically several hours.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Attachment