Erika becomes upset when her father leaves.When her father is present,Erika approaches,follows,and climbs on him in preference to others.Erika is most likely in Bowlby's __________ phase.

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In the "clear-cut" attachment phase, the infant shows a strong preference for a primary attachment figure (in this case, Erika's father) and becomes upset when they leave. Erika's behavior of approaching, following, and climbing on her father in preference to others indicates that she has formed a strong attachment to him.

Erika Becomes Upset When Her Father Leaves