Chris and Andrew's infant son usually showed little reaction to being left with various church nursery caregivers during weekly worship services.But when he was almost 9 months old,the baby began crying whenever his parents placed him in the arms of a nursery caregiver.The baby's crying best illustrates an emerging
A)egocentrism.
B)stranger anxiety.
C)sense of self-awareness.
D)understanding of conservation.

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The baby's crying when placed in the arms of a nursery caregiver suggests an emerging fear of strangers, or stranger anxiety. This typically occurs around 8-9 months of age and is a normal part of infant development.

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