When a baby feels safe and secure in the presence of the caregiver to whom she is attached, she can
A) work on her cognitive development, such as developing object permanence.
B) rely exclusively on that caregiver without the need to develop other secure attachments.
C) use the caregiver as a secure base and begin exploring the environment.
D) indiscriminately attach to any other people that the baby encounters.

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When a baby feels safe and secure in the presence of the caregiver to whom she is attached, she can use the caregiver as a secure base and begin exploring the environment. This is because the attachment relationship provides a foundation of safety and security that allows the baby to feel confident enough to venture out and explore the world around her. Option A is incorrect because cognitive development occurs regardless of attachment security. Option B is incorrect because babies can develop multiple secure attachments. Option D is incorrect because a secure attachment is specific to a particular caregiver, not indiscriminate.

When a Baby Feels Safe and Secure in the Presence