Question

multiple choice question
in the period shortly after birth, a connection between the parent and the infant forms. this attachment is known as

critical period.

kangaroo care.

affection.

bonding.

Explanation:

• "Critical period" refers to a time when an organism is sensitive to certain stimuli for development, not the parent - infant attachment right after birth.
• "Kangaroo care" is a method of holding the infant close, but not the term for the attachment itself.
• "Affection" is a general feeling of fondness, not the specific term for the parent - infant connection after birth.
• "Bonding" is the term used to describe the emotional connection that forms between a parent and an infant shortly after birth.

Answer:

D. bonding