Although he previously showed no problems with strangers, little Joey has become more apprehensive around them when he's upset, and he frequently is inconsolable until his mother or father picks him up. John Bowl by would most likely classify Joey as being in the __________ attachment behaviour phase.
A)indiscriminate
B)definitive
C)precise
D)specific

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John Bowlby would most likely classify Joey as being in the "specific" attachment behaviour phase. This phase typically begins around 7 months of age, when infants start to show a strong attachment to specific caregivers (usually the parents) and may show anxiety or distress when separated from them or when approached by strangers. Joey's behavior of becoming apprehensive around strangers and being inconsolable until picked up by his mother or father is indicative of this phase.

Although He Previously Showed No Problems with Strangers, Little Joey