A young infant is forming attachment bonds. If the attachment is developed toward familiar caregivers 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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According to Bowlby's theory, discriminate attachment refers to the stage where infants begin to show a preference for familiar caregivers, forming specific bonds with them.

A Young Infant Is Forming Attachment Bonds