Fathers

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Fathers

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Research has shown that fathers who engage in sensitive caregiving and interactional synchrony with their infants have children who are more likely to be securely attached. This suggests that fathers can have a positive impact on their children's social and emotional development.

Answer: C 
 Studies have found that fathers tend to report feeling less anxiety than mothers about daily separations from their children. This may be due in part to the fact that fathers often have less direct involvement in childcare and may therefore be less attuned to potential sources of stress related to caregiving responsibilities.

Answers A and D are incorrect. While fathers may engage in different types of interactions with their infants than mothers, there is no clear evidence to suggest that they are less responsive or less likely to provide social support. Additionally, the relationship between fathers' play styles and children's development is complex and varies based on a range of factors such as socioeconomic status, cultural norms, and family dynamics.