An element of Freudian theory that has been most supported in modern attachment theory and research is that ________.
A) attachments can form only between mothers and infants
B) the attachment bond is formed by the caregiver meeting the child's oral needs
C) early relationships with parents form models for later romantic attachments
D) attachment styles are determined by the successful resolution of the Oedipal crisis

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Modern attachment theory has found that early relationships with parents do form models for later romantic attachments. The concept of attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant) is based on how an individual's early attachment experiences shape their expectations and behaviors in adult relationships. This is consistent with Freud's idea that early experiences can have lasting effects on later relationships.

An Element of Freudian Theory That Has Been Most Supported