When the circumstances of a child's life situation change, there is evidence that
A) the quality of their attachment relationship is unlikely to be affected.
B) a secure attachment might become insecure, but an insecure attachment cannot change for the better.
C) an insecure attachment can change to a secure one, but a secure attachment will be unaffected by a change in circumstances.
D) a change in life circumstances can change a secure attachment to an insecure one, or an insecure attachment to a secure one.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research has shown that a change in life circumstances can either strengthen a secure attachment, or lead to an insecure attachment. It is also possible for an insecure attachment to become more secure when the child's life circumstances change in a positive way. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

When the Circumstances of a Child's Life Situation Change, There