Ainsworth and Bowlby found two phases during which attachment classifications develop.

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Ainsworth and Bowlby identified more than two phases in the development of attachment. Bowlby proposed four phases: pre-attachment, attachment-in-the-making, clear-cut attachment, and formation of reciprocal relationships. Ainsworth's research, particularly her Strange Situation classification, focused on how these attachments manifest, rather than identifying a specific number of developmental phases.

Ainsworth and Bowlby Found Two Phases During Which Attachment Classifications