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Little Kiran will approach and play with unfamiliar only if her mother first reassures her that it is safe to do so. This best illustrates the adaptive value of:

Correct answer: A. attachment

  • A. attachment
  • B. egocentrism
  • C. object permanence
  • D. habituation

Explanation

Attachment provides a secure base: a securely attached child uses the caregiver’s reassurance to judge whether exploration is safe. Egocentrism, object permanence, and habituation do not explain this social confidence.

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