In a longitudinal study, attachment style was assessed at age one. Eighteen years later, it was found that:
A) avoidant attachment style was unrelated to later adjustment.
B) paradoxically, secure attachment style was associated with social difficulties and mood disorders in the teenage years.
C) insecure attachment was associated with subsequent anxiety disorders.
D) attachment style was related to school performance only.

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Insecure attachment in early childhood has been linked to the development of anxiety disorders later in life, as attachment styles can influence emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships.

In a Longitudinal Study, Attachment Style Was Assessed at Age