Is attachment avoidance something we’re born with, or something we learn?

Emerging research on the OXTR gene (rs53576) challenges the idea of “attachment genes.” Instead of determining our relationships, these genetic variations influence how strongly we respond to our environment.

https://www.psychologs.com/is-attachment-avoidance-genetic-the-role-of-oxtr-rs53576-and-environmental-influence/

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