In the Strange Situation, Latoya Basically Ignored Her Mother, Was

question 170

Multiple Choice

In the Strange Situation, Latoya basically ignored her mother, was not upset when she left the room, and did not seek her out when she returned. Mary Ainsworth would most likely classify Latoya as:

• A) securely attached.
• B) insecure avoidant.
• C) insecure resistant.
• D) insecure antisocial.

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