During Phase 1 of John Bowlby's Conceptualization of Attachment,what Is

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Multiple Choice

During phase 1 of John Bowlby's conceptualization of attachment,what is MOST likely to occur?

• A) An infant will show signs of attachment toward the caregiver and anxiety toward strangers.
• B) An infant will begin to attach to one person and can distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar people.
• C) An infant is securely attached to the mother but is still trying to form an attachment with the father.
• D) An infant instinctively and indiscriminately directs attachment to familiar and unfamiliar people.

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Definitions:

Allocaregivers

are individuals, aside from the parents, who provide care and nurturing to children, playing a significant role in the child’s development.

Insecure Attachment Patterns

Behaviors exhibited by individuals who have experienced inconsistent or unresponsive caregiving, leading to difficulties in forming stable relationships.

Competitive Sibling Relationships

Dynamics within sibling relationships characterized by rivalry and competition for resources or parental attention.

Emotional Development

The process through which individuals become aware of, express, and manage their emotions.