According to Bowlby, building on their experiences during the four attachment phases, children ________.

A. learn autonomy and develop self-soothing because they learn that the caregiver cannot be relied upon during times of stress.
B. move from secure attachment to insecure attachment and, over time, back again to secure attachment.
C. construct enduring and affectionate ties to the caregiver that they can use as a secure base in the parent's absence.
D. commonly develop either avoidant or resistant attachment styles before settling into a secure attachment.


Answer: C

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