Question

Five-month-old Tracey is more easily soothed by her dad; she smiles and looks more at him than at others. Still, when Aunt Corrie comes for a visit, Tracey has no problem giving her a cuddle. Tracey is in the _____ phase.A) preattachmentB) attachment-in-the-makingC) clear-cut attachmentD) working model

Answer 1

Answer: B. Attachment-in-the-making

Explanation: During this phase, infants show a preference for familiar people. They are more interactive with familiar people and are more easily comforted by them. Infants in this phase are approximately 6 weeks to 7 months of age.