Wanda has begun to crawl after her mother, wherever her mother goes.She has also started to cry when her mother puts her to bed at night and leaves the room, although she doesn't cry when her father or a babysitter puts her to bed.Based on this information, how would you categorize Wanda's phase of attachment formation?

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Wanda's behavior indicates she has formed a specific attachment, primarily to her mother. This is shown by her following her mother around and her distinct reaction to her mother leaving at bedtime, behaviors that are characteristic of the specific attachment phase, where infants show a strong attachment to a particular caregiver.

Wanda Has Begun to Crawl After Her Mother, Wherever Her