A young infant is forming attachment bonds. If the attachment is developed with mom and dad only, Bowlby's theory of attachment would consider this
A)discriminate attachment
B)indiscriminate attachment
C)a non-specific attachment behaviour
D)a specific attachment behaviour
E)contact attachment

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Bowlby's theory of attachment describes "specific attachment" as the stage where infants form strong emotional bonds with particular individuals, usually their primary caregivers, such as mom and dad.

A Young Infant Is Forming Attachment Bonds