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Ben Rescues a Cat from an Alley in His Neighbourhood

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Ben rescues a cat from an alley in his neighbourhood.The cat is about two 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 a while 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.

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