A mother who is consistently sensitive and responsive to her infant's cries for care and protection is most likely to encourage
A) egocentrism.
B) stranger anxiety.
C) secure attachment.
D) conservation.

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A mother who is consistently sensitive and responsive to her infant's cries for care and protection is most likely to encourage secure attachment. Securely attached infants feel confident to explore their environment and form healthy relationships later in life. Egocentrism, stranger anxiety, and conservation are not related to maternal sensitivity and responsiveness.

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