This reliance on the Baltimore study as the real-world basis for the Strange Situation laboratory protocol is even more troubling given the flaws in research design that have since been uncovered.

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Cats and dogs bond with us differently; their attachment styles reflect their unique evolutionary paths. What does this mean for our relationships with them?