Cross-cultural studies of attachment have found that the proportion of children classified as securely attached _________ differ from one country to another, but the proportion of infants in the different categories of insecure attachment _________ differ.
A) did; also did
B) did; did not
C) did not; did
D) did not; also did not

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Cross-cultural studies have found that the proportion of children classified as securely attached may differ from one country to another, but the proportion of infants in the different categories of insecure attachment does not differ. This means that while the rates of secure attachment may vary across cultures, the categories of insecure attachment (such as avoidant or resistant) are consistently present regardless of culture. Choice A is incorrect because it implies that the proportion of insecurely attached infants may differ across cultures, which is not supported by research. Choice B is incorrect because it implies that the proportion of infants in different categories of insecure attachment may differ, which is also not supported by research. Choice D is incorrect because it implies that neither proportion differs across cultures, which is not accurate as secure attachment may vary.

Cross-Cultural Studies of Attachment Have Found That the Proportion of Children