Carl Is 12 Months Old,and in the Strange-Situation Test He

question 40

Multiple Choice

Carl is 12 months old,and in the strange-situation test he displays little distress when his mother leaves and ignores her when she returns.According to Ainsworth,which type of attachment relationship is Carl exhibiting?

• A) resistant
• B) secure
• C) avoidant
• D) disorganized/disoriented

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