As infants, Nate was securely attached and Will was insecurely attached. In their preschool years, you would expect to find
A) that Will interacts more confidently and successfully with his peers than does Nate.
B) that Nate interacts more confidently and successfully with his peers than does Will.
C) that Nate, but not Will, shows abnormal levels of hostility.
D) no predictable differences between Nate and Will in terms of their social interactions.

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Research shows that infants who were securely attached tend to demonstrate better social skills, including better relationships with peers, as they grow older. In contrast, insecurely attached children may have difficulty with social relationships and may experience social anxiety. Therefore, it is likely that Nate, who is securely attached, will interact more confidently and successfully with his peers than Will, who is insecurely attached.

As Infants, Nate Was Securely Attached and Will Was Insecurely