Question

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.

Answer 1

Clear cut attachment

Explanation:

Attachment theory was developed by John Bowl-by. The first love relationship of an infant develops with their mothers and this development will leads to a healthy mental status of a person.

There is a component of attachment theory

• The haven
• Secure base
• The proximity maintenance
• The separation distress

The clear cut attachment occurs at the age of 6 months to 2 years. This is an evidence-based relationship of a child with their children. In this phase, children show the separation anxiety. The anxiety occurs between the age of 6 to 8 months with a child. In this phase, children show the separation of anxiety or distress mother leaves them.