Though he previously showed no problems with strangers, little Joey has become more apprehensive around them when he is upset, and he frequently is inconsolable until his mother or father picks him up. Bowlby would most likely classify Joey as being in the ________ attachment behaviour phase.

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Bowlby would classify Joey as being in the "specific attachment" phase, where infants show a strong preference for their primary caregivers and become distressed when separated from them.

Though He Previously Showed No Problems with Strangers, Little Joey