Ben rescues a cat from an alley in his neighbourhood. The cat is about 2 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?
a. Kittens have a critical period for bonding to humans within the first week after birth.
b. Wild cats take awhile to respond to touch but will eventually experience contact comfort.
c. Animals that have been abandoned also develop insecure attachment styles.
d. Cats appear to have a sensitive period after which bonding to humans is difficult.
Answer: d. Cats appear to have a sensitive period after which bonding to humans is difficult.
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