John Bowlby,on the basis of ethological evidence,suggested that
A)both infants and their primary caregivers are biologically predisposed to form attachments.
B)the critical element in the attachment process of infants is constant care and contact comfort.
C)infants' sense of trust developed due to sensitive care is the foundation for attachment.
D)infants become attached to a person who provides oral satisfaction and food.

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John Bowlby's theory of attachment is based on ethological evidence, which suggests that both infants and their primary caregivers are biologically predisposed to form attachments. Bowlby argued that attachment is an evolved response that is essential to an infant's survival and that infants have an inborn "attachment behavioral system" that motivates them to seek proximity to a caregiver. Therefore, choice A is the best option.

John Bowlby,on the Basis of Ethological Evidence,suggested That