Which statement about babies with genetic markers predisposing them to emotional reactivity is true?
A. They are more likely than infants with low-risk genotypes to exhibit insecure attachment, even if their mothers display positive parenting characteristics.
B. They are more likely than infants with low-risk genotypes to exhibit insecure attachment, but only if their mothers display negative parenting characteristics.
C. They are no more likely than other infants to exhibit attachment disorganization when their mothers experience relationship trauma.
D. They are more likely than other infants to have both the short 5-HTTLPR gene and the DRD4 7-repeat gene.
Answer: B
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