When the Presence of a Trusted Caregiver Provides an Infant

question 85

Multiple Choice

When the presence of a trusted caregiver provides an infant or toddler with the ability to explore the environment, the child is using the caregiver as a

• A) security object.
• B) dependent attachment figure.
• C) secure base.
• D) working model.

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