At 16 months of age,Edmund is uncertain whether his busy parents will take time to feed him when he is hungry.This is most indicative of
A) insecure attachment.
B) egocentrism.
C) conservation.
D) object permanence.

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Edmund's uncertainty about his parents taking time to feed him when he is hungry suggests an insecure attachment. An insecure attachment is characterized by a lack of trust in the primary caregiver and uncertainty about the availability of their support and care. This is typically seen in children who have experienced inconsistent or inadequate caregiving. Egocentrism, conservation, and object permanence are developmental milestones that emerge earlier in infancy and toddlerhood.

At 16 Months of Age,Edmund Is Uncertain Whether His Busy