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In Phase I of attachment, which takes place during the first 6 months of life, the infant is totally dependent upon the care giver, a passive player in the attachment process, and fairly indiscriminate in who provides care or meets the infant's needs. By about 3 months of age, however, the infant begins to recognize and discriminate between care givers, vocalizing and crying differently for the primary care person.
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