Which of the following would NOT be hypothesized according to the attachment theory of love?
A) Securely attached babies are more likely to become securely attached lovers in adulthood.
B) Securely attached adults rarely recognize their parents' flaws.
C) Babies with avoidant attachments to their parents are often adults who avoid intimacy.
D) Anxious-ambivalent babies are more likely to become clingy and suffer from unrequited love in adulthood.

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According to the attachment theory of love, securely attached adults are able to recognize their parents' flaws and accept them, as they have had a positive model of attachment. Therefore, option B, which states that they rarely recognize their parents' flaws, would not be hypothesized by the attachment theory.

Which of the Following Would NOT Be Hypothesized According to the Attachment