The set of infant's behaviors and characteristics that call forth a corresponding set of maternal behaviors and characteristics is called:
1. mutuality.
2. bonding.
3. claiming.
4. acquaintance.
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1. Correct. Mutuality extends the concept of attachment to include this shared set of beha-viors.
2. Incorrect. Bonding is the process over time of parents forming an emotional attachment to their infant. Mutuality refers to a shared set of behaviors that is a part of the bonding process.
3. Incorrect. Claiming is the process by which parents identify their new baby in terms of likeness to other family members, their differences and uniqueness. Mutuality refers to a shared set of behaviors that is part of the bonding process.
4. Incorrect. Like mutuality, acquaintance is part of attachment. It describes how parents get to know their baby during the immediate postpartum period through eye contact, touching, and talking.
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