Which Statement Describes the Conclusion of a Meta-Analysis That Combined

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the conclusion of a meta-analysis that combined findings from 127 longitudinal studies exploring the relationship between attachment quality assessed in early childhood and later emotional and social development?

A) Early childhood attachment style predicts emotional stability and relationship quality in adulthood.
B) The predictive power of attachment quality in early childhood strengthens with time and is strongest during adolescence.
C) The predictive power of attachment quality in early childhood weakens with time and fades by late adolescence.
D) Researchers are unable to draw any definitive conclusions regarding the relationship between early childhood attachment and adult development.