When Billy was 18 months old he was described as securely attached to his mother. Billy's attachment status with his father ______.
A) will likely be secure regardless of Billy's interactions with his father
B) will always be secure because children only develop one type of attachment
C) may be insecure if Billy's attachment to his mother is too secure
D) may be secure but will depend on Billy's interactions with his father

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Attachment theory suggests that a child's attachment to each caregiver can be different, depending on the nature of their interactions with each caregiver. Therefore, Billy's attachment to his father may be secure or insecure, depending on the quality of their interactions, independent of his attachment to his mother.

When Billy Was 18 Months Old He Was Described as Securely