Which of these has been linked to secure (relative to insecure) attachments?
A) Greater activity in the amygdala when listening to their infant cry
B) Greater activity in the nucleus accumbens when viewing an image of their infant
C) Increased cortisol in the blood stream
D) Higher prevalence of maternal depression

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Greater activity in the nucleus accumbens when viewing an image of their infant has been linked to secure attachments, indicating a neural reward response to the presence of their child. Greater activity in the amygdala when listening to their infant cry and increased cortisol in the blood stream have been linked to maternal stress and anxiety, which are more commonly associated with insecure attachments. Higher prevalence of maternal depression is a risk factor for insecure attachments but is not a definitive indication of attachment style.

Which of These Has Been Linked to Secure (Relative to Insecure)