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According to John Bowlby, when children are subject to long periods of separation from a primary caregiver and no new stable relationship is formed, they move into a psychological state he called:

A) anxiety.
B) resistance.
C) attachment.
D) detachment.

Psychological State

An individual's current mental condition or mind state, which can affect perceptions, emotions, and behavior.

Detachment

For Bowlby, the state of indifference toward others experienced by children who have been separated from their caregivers for an extended time and have not formed new stable relationships.

Primary Caregiver

A primary caregiver is the main person who provides direct care and support to a child, elderly, or an individual with disabilities, facilitating their daily needs and emotional well-being.

  • Acquire knowledge about how attachment and separation influence emotional development.
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