Some mothers feed their infants when they show signs of hunger,whereas others fail to respond predictably to their infants' demands for food.These different maternal feeding practices are most likely to contribute to differences in infant

A) accommodation.
B) attachment.
C) conservation.
D) egocentrism.

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Lauren James · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Mothers who are responsive to their infants' demands for food are more likely to establish a secure attachment with their infants, as they are meeting their infants' needs and creating a sense of safety and trust. On the other hand, mothers who do not respond predictably to their infants' demands for food may create an insecure attachment, as the infant learns that their needs will not always be met when they are hungry, leading to anxiety and mistrust. Feeding practices are an important aspect of the early parent-child relationship, which can have long-lasting effects on the development of attachment and social-emotional functioning. A, C, and D are not directly related to feeding practices.

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