Human Development Case Study Exercise

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Case Study

A woman holding her infant

Alyssa recently had a baby. Kevin is a colicky baby who cries incessantly, especially during the night. Alyssa is exhausted and feels very frustrated. The only thing she can do for Kevin is hold him and try to soothe him. Alyssa fears that they will not form a close bond. Read about attachment theory at this Web site: www.mentalhelp.net , Opens in new window (search for attachment theory 2006). Also, go to www.Youtube.com , Opens in new window and search for Harlow’s studies. Watch any of the top 5 items.

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