Little Morris really seems to love his father, Loukas. Whenever Loukas leaves the room, Morris becomes very upset. Morris also likes to go to Loukas whenever they're in the same place. Morris always looks at Loukas to make sure everything is okay before trying anything new and will go to Loukas right away if something becomes scary. John Bowlby would say that Morris is in which phase of infant-parent attachment?

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Morris is in the "Attachments" phase of infant-parent attachment according to John Bowlby. This phase is characterized by specific attachments to primary caregivers, evident in behaviors such as distress upon separation, joy upon reunion, and seeking comfort from them in times of fear or uncertainty. Morris's behaviors—upset when Loukas leaves, seeking Loukas in the same place, looking at Loukas for reassurance, and going to Loukas when scared—clearly indicate a specific attachment to Loukas.

Little Morris Really Seems to Love His Father, Loukas