Most people who study attachment and relationship styles would agree that:
A. there is little correspondence between childhood and adult attachment styles.
B. a positive relationship in adulthood can compensate for a negative childhood.
C. a negative childhood predicts a strong motive to form deep attachments in adult relationships.
D. a childhood attachment style cannot be changed during adulthood.
Answer: B
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