According to Mahler, infants develop a(n) ______ attachment to their mothers.
A) reciprocal
B) ego-syntonic
C) symbiotic
D) ego-dystonic

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Mahler's theory posits that during the normal developmental process, infants go through a symbiotic phase where they see themselves as part of their mother. In this phase, the mother is perceived as an extension of the infant, leading to a symbiotic attachment.

According to Mahler, Infants Develop A(n) ______ Attachment to Their