In homes where both parents are present and have a close relationship with their infant, the infant tends to develop an attachment relationship to:
A)his mother but not his father.
B)his father but not his mother.
C)both parents at about the same time.
D)one parent or the other but not both.

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When both parents are present and have a close relationship with their infant, the infant tends to develop attachment relationships with both parents at about the same time. This is because the child has regular and positive interactions with both parents, allowing for an emotional connection to form. Research also shows that infants can form multiple attachment relationships with different caregivers.

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