Research suggests that anxious-ambivalent children are relatively likely to become adults who tend to
A) be obsessed with their romantic partners.
B) be relatively uninterested in romantic relationships.
C) have high self-esteem and confidence.
D) enjoy long, stable romantic relationships.

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Anxious-ambivalent attachment in children often leads to adults who are overly concerned and obsessed with their romantic partners. This attachment style is characterized by a strong desire for closeness combined with a fear of abandonment, which can manifest in adulthood as preoccupation with and obsession over romantic relationships.

Research Suggests That Anxious-Ambivalent Children Are Relatively Likely to Become