Willoughby Is Being Tested in the Strange Situation

question 33

Multiple Choice

Willoughby is being tested in the Strange Situation.When his mother is in the room,Willoughby seems to want to interact with her,but is uncomfortable about doing it.When his mother leaves and then returns,Willoughby still seems confused or apprehensive about approaching her.Mary Ainsworth would say that Willoughby has

• A)a secure attachment to her mother.
• B)an insecure-avoidant attachment to her mother.
• C)an insecure-resistant/ambivalent attachment to her mother.
• D)a disoriented/disorganized attachment to her mother.

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