In Avoidant Attachment, as Measured in the "Strange Situation

question 3

Multiple Choice

In avoidant attachment, as measured in the "strange situation":

• A) infants cry when their mothers leave the room and seek them out for comfort when they return.
• B) infants appear anxious in their mother's presence and are more relaxed and playful when their mothers leave the room.
• C) infants may or may not cry when their mothers leave the room, and do not seek them out for comfort when they return.
• D) infants become upset when their mothers leave the room, but alternately seek and pull away from them when they return.

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