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What is the testing limits stage of attachment?

Testing Stage of Attachment

Around 3-4 months of age, the infant and caregiver begin testing each other's responses and cues while building additional behaviors to attract and signal each other. Dr. T. Berry Brazelton called this the testing limits stage.

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