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Asked by samantha garcia on Jun 18, 2024

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Alice is a generally happy baby and until recently she interacted very well with anyone who would come to visit.She didn't mind being picked up or held by anyone,and she did not get upset if her mother left the room.Recently,however,she has been quite clingy with her mother and doesn't want to be held by people who are not really familiar to her.Which of the following age ranges fits Alice's behaviour

A)  2-4 months
B)  6-8 months 
C)  9-11 months
D)  12-15 months

Clingy

Exhibiting a strong emotional dependence or attachment to someone, often to an excessive or unreasonable degree.

Behaviour

Actions or mannerisms made by individuals, systems, or artificial entities in conjunction with their environment, which includes the other systems or organisms around as well as the physical environment.

Age Ranges

Specific segments of the population defined by their age, used for various analyses and demographic studies.

  • Understand the significance of temperament in the formation of infant personality and their developmental trajectories.
  • Comprehend the significance of early developmental milestones and their variation within a normal range.
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Bianca StowellJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Alice's behavior is indicative of the developmental stage known as "stranger anxiety," which typically begins around 6-8 months of age. At this stage, babies start to show a preference for familiar people and may become anxious or upset around strangers.

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