According to Bowlby, out of their experiences during the four attachment phases, children

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According to Bowlby, children construct an enduring and affectionate tie with their caregiver during the four attachment phases. This attachment provides them with a secure base they can use to explore the world and cope with stress when the caregiver is absent. Children who develop a secure attachment have learned that they can rely on their caregiver for comfort and support, which fosters autonomy and self-soothing rather than the opposite as suggested in option A. Children may move between different attachment styles, but the goal is always to achieve a secure attachment. Option D suggests that avoidant and resistant attachment styles are common, and while they do occur, the majority of children (about 60%) develop a secure attachment.

According to Bowlby, Out of Their Experiences During the Four