In so much that an infant's attachment style represents their adaption to the environment, attachment can be viewed as …
A) some attachment styles are better than others
B) any attachment style is beneficial in its context
C) avoidant attachment is never desirable
D) anxious attachment is always desirable

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Each attachment style represents an adaptive strategy that can be beneficial in certain contexts. For example, an avoidant attachment style may be adaptive in a caregiver who is unresponsive or inconsistent, whereas a secure attachment style may be adaptive in a caregiver who is attentive and consistent. Therefore, any attachment style can be seen as beneficial in its respective context. There is no evidence to suggest that anxious attachment is always desirable or that avoidant attachment is never desirable.

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