23rd November 2023

A child has been in hospital for several weeks.

A child has been in hospital for several weeks. At first, she was very upset, but she has since settled down and has become very attached to one of the nurses, whom she asks to come and sit with her and tuck her into bed at night. 

How would Bowlby have described this phase of separation?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.