Which of the Following Descriptions Best Describes an Infant in the "Attachment-In-The-

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following descriptions best describes an infant in the "attachment-in-the- making" phase?

• A) Terrance is playing in the sandbox while his mother is reading a magazine. Every so often they interrupt what they are doing to renew contact with each other.
• B) Alicia has recently started to become wary when people she doesn't know attempt to interact with her.
• C) William becomes visibly distressed when his mother leaves the room.
• D) Ivy is not distressed when left with an unfamiliar caregiver.

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