Which of the following infants is most likely to exhibit stranger wariness?

A) a 2-month-old who is visiting a new pediatrician with her mother and father
B) a 9-month-old whose mother is often overprotective and anxious in new situations
C) a 1-year-old who is spending the day with his mom and his grandma who he does not see often
D) a 2-year-old whose mother is unaffected by stressful situations and rarely experiences anxiety

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Stranger wariness typically begins around 6 months of age and can be more pronounced in children whose primary caregivers exhibit anxious or overprotective behaviors, as these emotions can influence the child's reactions to unfamiliar people.

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