Baby Winnie recognizes her mother's smell, voice, and face, but does not mind being left with an unfamiliar adult. According to Bowlby's theory of attachment, Winnie is in the __________ phase.

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In the preattachment phase, which is from birth to about 2 months, babies show no particular attachment to a specific caregiver. They are usually content when their needs are met, regardless of who meets them. Winnie's behavior of recognizing her mother's smell, voice, and face but not minding being left with an unfamiliar adult is characteristic of this phase.

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