Five-month-old Michelle is especially fond of her mother. She exhibits stranger anxiety and fusses when left with a babysitter. This is an example of which of Bowlby's attachment phases?

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This is an example of phase 2 of Bowlby's attachment phases, known as the "attachment in the making" phase. During this phase, infants develop a preference for their primary caregiver and may exhibit stranger anxiety and distress when separated from them. This phase typically occurs between 6 weeks and 6-8 months of age.

Five-Month-Old Michelle Is Especially Fond of Her Mother