According to Mary Ainsworth, What Type of Attachment Characterizes a Child

question 89

Multiple Choice

According to Mary Ainsworth, what type of attachment characterizes a child who shows no concern when a caregiver leaves the child's immediate environment, and then does not seem to notice the caregiver's return?

• A)avoidant
• B)secure
• C)resistant
• D)inhibited

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