Phase I of Attachment
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Phase I of Attachment
During the first six months of life, an infant learns to either trust or mistrust the world around him/her depending upon the type of care the infant receives. When the infant's needs are met in a relatively timely and consistent manner, s/he learns to trust the world. If needs go unmet, the infant may learn to mistrust the world. During the first 3 months, the child is totally dependent upon caregiver, a passive player in the attachment process, and indiscriminate about who s/he receives care from. Sometime during the 3-8 months time period, the infant differentiates between primary caregiver and others, and will vocalize or cry differently for that person.
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