Young Pemba Is Being Observed as He Plays in a Room

question 101

Multiple Choice

Young Pemba is being observed as he plays in a room with his mother.Pemba plays with the toys in the room,but occasionally looks back at his mother to make sure she is there.When Pemba's mother leaves the room,he becomes moderately upset,but is easily soothed when she returns.Which type of attachment does Pemba seem to have with his mother?

• A)anxious
• B)secure
• C)ambivalent
• D)avoidant

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