According to John Bowlby, infants' internal working model of attachment includes a simple mental model of the caregiver, their relationship, and the self as
A) being independent.
B) deserving of nurturant care.
C) deserving of constant attention.
D) being helpless.

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John Bowlby states that infants' internal working model of attachment includes a simple mental model of the caregiver, their relationship, and the self as deserving of nurturant care. This means that infants believe they deserve to be cared for and nurtured by their caregiver. Option A is incorrect because infants do not perceive themselves as being independent, but rather as needing the care and support of their caregiver. Option C is incorrect because while infants do need attention, they do not necessarily perceive themselves as deserving of constant attention. Option D is incorrect because while infants are dependent on their caregiver, they do not necessarily perceive themselves as helpless.

According to John Bowlby, Infants' Internal Working Model of Attachment