Ben rescues a cat from an alley in his neighbourhood.The cat is about two years old and appears to have lived on the street since it was born.Despite what Ben tries,he is having a lot of trouble getting the cat behave less "wildly" and to bond with him.According to attachment research,what is the best explanation for this situation?

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Cats appear to have a sensitive period after which bonding to humans is difficult. As the cat has been living on the streets from the time it was born, it may have missed the sensitive period during which it could have bonded with humans easily. This makes it difficult for the cat to form a strong attachment with Ben, even though he is trying to help the cat.

Ben Rescues a Cat from an Alley in His Neighbourhood