Anthony is just starting to crawl and has taken to following his mother around the house. He also lifts his arms up to her when he wants to be picked up. According to Bowlby's conceptualization of attachment, which phase is Anthony currently in?
A) Phase one
B) Phase two
C) Phase four
D) Phase three

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According to Bowlby's attachment theory, Anthony is in Phase three, which is the "Clear-cut attachment" phase. This phase typically occurs between 6 months and 2 years of age, where infants actively seek proximity to their primary caregiver and show separation anxiety.

Anthony Is Just Starting to Crawl and Has Taken to Following