Question

Little karen will approach and play with unfamiliar animals only if her mother first reassures her that it is safe to do so. This best illustrates the adaptive value of

Answer 1

Answer

 Attachment  Adaptive value

Explanation

Attachment is an adaptive value that enhance infants chances of survival Attachment value creates and enduring bond between the little children and the parent across time and space So Little Karen will approach and play with unfamiliar animals only if her mother first reassures her that it is safe to do so because Attachment is characterized by specific behaviors in children, such as seeking proximity to the attachment figure when upset or threatened. This is because  children come into the world biologically pre-programmed to form attachments with others, because this will help them to survive.