Alan's infant daughter begins to cry only minutes after she goes down for a nap. According to John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, Alan should
A) ignore her so that her crying won't be reinforced.
B) go immediately to his daughter to soothe her crying.
C) wait 2 minutes, then go to his daughter to soothe her crying.
D) take her out of bed. She doesn't need a nap at this time.

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According to John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth's attachment theory, infants need a secure attachment with a caregiver to feel safe and learn to regulate their emotions. By going immediately to soothe his daughter's crying, Alan can help her feel secure and develop trust in him as a caregiver. Waiting or ignoring her crying can lead to anxiety and insecurity in the child. Taking her out of bed may disrupt her sleep schedule and lead to further issues with sleeping.

Alan's Infant Daughter Begins to Cry Only Minutes After She