An examination of the attachment behaviors of mothers as compared with fathers indicates that
A)children usually equally attached to both parents.
B)children are usually more strongly attached to their mother.
C)the quality of the two relationships may be quite different.
D)few infants have strong attachments to their fathers.

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Research has shown that the quality of attachment between mothers and fathers can be quite different, and that fathers tend to engage in more physically playful and challenging interactions with their infants, while mothers provide more comfort and security. While children may have a stronger initial attachment to their mother due to more frequent caregiving early on, both parents can develop strong and meaningful attachments with their children over time. Option A is incorrect because attachment patterns can vary and not all children form equal attachments with both parents. Option B is not entirely accurate as it implies that children are always more strongly attached to their mother, which is not always the case. Option D is also incorrect as research has found that many infants do form strong attachments with their fathers.

An Examination of the Attachment Behaviors of Mothers as Compared