The conclusion drawn from the most recent longitudinal research on attachment conducted by Sroufe and his colleagues was that
A) there is a straight line in development from early attachment relationships to the nature of adult relationships.
B) there is a straight line in development from adolescent romantic relationships to adult relationships.
C) the nature of adult relationships was related to early attachment as well as the nature of early peer relationships.
D) there is no strong reliable relationship between early attachment and later social relationships.

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The conclusion drawn from the most recent longitudinal research on attachment conducted by Sroufe and his colleagues was that the nature of adult relationships was related to early attachment as well as the nature of early peer relationships. Thus, option C is the correct answer. Options A and B are incorrect as they suggest a direct and linear relationship between early attachment and adult relationships, which is not what the research indicates. Option D is also incorrect as the research findings do demonstrate a significant relationship between early attachment and later social relationships.

The Conclusion Drawn from the Most Recent Longitudinal Research on Attachment