Which of the following statements about attachment is NOT true?
A) Most children, all over the world, form a secure attachment to their mothers in spite of wide variations in child-rearing practices.
B) Children who are in daycare more than 30 hours a week tend to develop insecure attachment.
C) A child who lives in a large, extended family may not become avoidant in the Strange Situation because she or he does not panic when the mother leaves.
D) There is only a modest correlation between the mother's sensitivity and a child's secure attachment.

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While research suggests that extensive daycare can increase the likelihood of insecure attachment, the statement that children in daycare over 30 hours a week tend to develop insecure attachment is an exaggeration and not entirely true. There are many other factors that can influence attachment, and some children in daycare may still develop a secure attachment.

Which of the Following Statements About Attachment Is NOT True