Eight-month-old Dylan has been attending the same day care center for 7 months. He is beginning to cry, whine, and even scream when his mother drops him off. What is the likely cause of his distress?
A. Dylan is experiencing separation protest because he sees his mother as a secure base to return to when he has ventured away from her to explore.
B. Dylan has developed the cognitive complexity and long-term memory capability to anticipate he will miss his mother when she leaves.
C. Dylan has not formed attachments with any of his day care teachers.
D. Dylan's day care teachers are likely more restrictive than his mother, so he prefers to be with her.
Answer: A
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