After 20 years the boys are contacted by a researcher who is conducting a study on twins separated at birth and adopted by different families. John says that he finds it difficult to sustain relationships because he was not provided the support and care that he needed by his adopted mother as an infant. Which theory would best explain John's predicament?

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After 20 years the boys are contacted by a researcher who is conducting a study on twins separated at birth and adopted by different families. John says that he finds it difficult to sustain relationships because he was not provided the support and care that he needed by his adopted mother as an infant. Which theory would best explain John's predicament?​

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Attachment theory suggests that early experiences with caregivers in infancy shape our ability to form relationships throughout life. John's difficulty in sustaining relationships may be attributed to his early lack of support and care from his adopted mother, which may have affected the development of his attachment style.

After 20 Years the Boys Are Contacted by a Researcher