According to Cognitive-Developmental Theorists, Why Do Infants Between 7 and 9

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Multiple Choice

According to cognitive-developmental theorists, why do infants between 7 and 9 months of age begin to show evidence of attachment to a primary caregiver?

• A)They have learned to associate the caregiver with nourishment.
• B)The caregiver is meeting the infants' need for the pleasure associated with oral activities.
• C)They have imprinted on the caregiver.
• D)Their scheme for object permanence has developed.

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