Internal working models of attachment
A) persist throughout childhood, but not into adulthood.
B) involve individuals' feelings about being worthy or unworthy of love.
C) are possessed only by securely attached individuals.
D) are entirely due to biology.

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Internal working models of attachment are formed early in childhood and influence an individual's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in relationships throughout their lifetime. These models consist of beliefs about themselves, others, and relationships, including feelings of being worthy or unworthy of love. Securely attached individuals have positive models of themselves and others, while insecurely attached individuals may have negative or inconsistent models. Therefore, choice B is the best answer. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because internal working models persist into adulthood, are not exclusive to securely attached individuals, and are influenced by both biology and experiences.

Internal Working Models of Attachment