At the Age of 18 Months, Cody Seems to Prefer

Multiple Choice

At the age of 18 months, Cody seems to prefer his dad. His mother was in graduate school when he was born. His dad would get him up in the mornings and take him to day care and pick him up in the evenings. Since his mom was often studying after dinner, Cody's dad usually gave him a bath and read him a bedtime story. Now he runs to his dad when hurt or afraid. If his mother tries to get him up in the mornings, he cries for his dad. He cries for his dad to read him his bedtime story. Which statement is most TRUE about Cody?

A) Cody is at risk of attachment failure since he has not bonded with his mother.
B) Since fathers play more physically with their babies, Cody is suffering by not receiving adequate nurturing.
C) Cody's father is his primary caregiver, and Cody has formed an appropriate attachment with him.
D) Cody is insecurely attached.