Amy is a 5-month-old baby girl. She tends to smile and become comfortable when her mother picks her up. However, when she sees an unknown face, she gets upset and cries for her mother. Which of the following phases of Bowlby's conceptualization of attachment is Amy currently in?

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Amy is in phase 2 of Bowlby's conceptualization of attachment, which occurs from 2 to 7 months of age. During this phase, infants start to show a preference for familiar people, such as their parents, and may show distress when approached by strangers, which is consistent with Amy's behavior.

Amy Is a 5-Month-Old Baby Girl