Cross-cultural research on attachment has found that
A) mothers all over the world describe the characteristics of a securely attached infant in the same way.
B) what mothers consider to be the characteristics of a securely attached infant can differ from one culture to another.
C) all mothers say that they want their infants to be independent and to be able to move away from them to explore the environment.
D) in all cultures studied to date, a mother being very controlling of her infant is a characteristic associated with maternal sensitivity and responsiveness.

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Cross-cultural research on attachment has found that what mothers consider to be the characteristics of a securely attached infant can differ from one culture to another. For example, some cultures value physical closeness and dependence on the mother more than others. Therefore, there can be cultural variations in defining and promoting attachment security.

Cross-Cultural Research on Attachment Has Found That