At a local parent-and-baby group, several mothers are discussing their children's behaviour. One mother notes, 'My baby's smiles and cries seem designed to make me look after them and keep them safe. I feel we have this single, unique bond that will shape how they form relationships for the rest of their life.'
Discuss Bowlby's evolutionary explanation of attachment. Refer to the mother's comments in your answer.
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