During which stage of role attainment do the parents become acquainted with their baby and combine parenting activities with cues from the infant?
a. Anticipatory
b. Formal
c. Informal
d. Personal
B
A major task of the formal stage of role attainment is getting acquainted with the infant.
The anticipatory stage begins during the pregnancy when the parents choose a physician and attend childbirth classes.
The informal stage begins once the parents have learned appropriate responses to their infant's cues.
The personal stage is attained when parents feel a sense of harmony in their role.
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