The quality of infant caregiver attachment depends:

A. On the quality of bonding in the first few hours of life
B. Exclusively on the infant’s temperament
C. On the interaction between the infant’s temperament and the caregiver’s responsiveness
D. On how stranger anxiety is handled
Correct Answer: C. On the interaction between the infant’s temperament and the caregiver’s responsiveness

Infant-caregiver attachment quality arises from the dynamic interaction between the infant's temperament and the caregiver's consistent responsiveness. It is not solely determined by early bonding, infant temperament, or how stranger anxiety is managed.

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