In which phase of Bowlby's ethological perspective on attachment do babies begin to show a preference for familiar people and make discriminations among adults?
A) attachments
B) discriminating sociability
C) reciprocal relationships
D) indiscriminate social responsiveness

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During the discriminating sociability phase (around 4-7 months), babies begin to show a preference for familiar people and discriminate among adults based on their level of responsiveness and sensitivity to the baby's needs. This marks the beginning of the development of specific attachments.

In Which Phase of Bowlby's Ethological Perspective on Attachment Do