Before my first child was born, I studied child development. I learned the importance of responsive caregiving. I learned that I would soon be able to read my baby’s cries. I would know what was wrong and what I should do by the sound of the cry. When my baby cried, I quickly responded. But I had difficulty calming him. I realized I could not know what was wrong by the sound of the cry. I was very frustrated and decided that if my baby was dry, fed, and not tired, I could let him cry. I didn’t know what else to do.

a. Do you think this mother’s behavior will promote secure attachment?
b. What characteristics could the baby have that may disrupt the attachment process?
c. What else could this mother do?