According to Mary Ainsworth, How Will a Securely Attached Child

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Multiple Choice

According to Mary Ainsworth, how will a securely attached child behave in the strange-situation test?

• A)He or she will continue to show signs of distress when the mother returns after a brief absence.
• B)He or she will play and explore new settings when the parent is present.
• C)He or she will not interact with the stranger.
• D)He or she will tend to be clingy and whiny when the mother returns after a brief absence.

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