John is a three-year-old with a history of secure attachment to his mother and father. According to the research on the long-term effects of attachment, what can be predicted about John's later development?
A) John is likely to have academic and social problems as an adolescent because of his need for secure attachment.
B) John is likely to have difficulty getting along with other children in preschool because he is so self-centered.
C) John is likely to be socially competent both as a preschooler and as an adolescent.
D) No conclusions can be drawn because there is no evidence to support the belief that quality of attachment in infancy has any long-term effects.

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The research on the long-term effects of attachment suggests that children with secure attachment are more likely to be socially competent and have positive relationships with others throughout childhood and adolescence. Therefore, John is likely to be socially competent both as a preschooler and as an adolescent. Option A is incorrect as it implies that secure attachment leads to academic and social problems, which is not supported by research. Option B is also incorrect as it suggests that John's secure attachment might lead to being self-centered, which is not supported either. Option D is incorrect as a substantial body of research confirms the long-term effects of attachment.

John Is a Three-Year-Old with a History of Secure Attachment