In Ainsworth's Studies with the Strange Situation, Children Are Classified

question 69

Multiple Choice

In Ainsworth's studies with the Strange Situation, children are classified as securely attached if they __________.

• A) stay close to the mother instead of exploring the toys
• B) continue to play with toys and ignore the mother when she returns
• C) do not show distress when the mother leaves
• D) seem comfortable in the mother's presence, show some distress at her absence, and greet her return enthusiastically

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