As an infant,Clarisse participated in a study where she was observed interacting with her mother.Researchers coded her mother's behavior during these interactions as involved and supportive.Now 16 years old,Clarisse has a boyfriend named Iain.Based on research about adolescents' intimate relationships discussed in the text,what would you expect about Clarisse's relationship with Iain?
A) Clarisse is likely to have a supportive and satisfying relationship with Iain.
B) If Iain breaks up with her,Clarisse will experience her first onset of major depression.
C) Clarisse is likely to experience aggression in her relationship with Iain.
D) If Iain isn't as supportive as her mother used to be,Clarisse will be unhappy in her relationship.

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Research has shown that individuals who have had a supportive and involved caregiver in infancy tend to develop secure attachment styles and have more positive intimate relationships in adolescence and adulthood. Therefore, it is likely that Clarisse's positive experiences with her mother as an infant may have contributed to her ability to form supportive and satisfying relationships, including with her boyfriend Iain.

As an Infant,Clarisse Participated in a Study Where She Was