In a Pleasant but Unfamiliar Setting,infants with a Secure Maternal

question 18

Multiple Choice

In a pleasant but unfamiliar setting,infants with a secure maternal attachment are most likely to

• A) act as though their mothers are of little importance to them.
• B) use their mothers as a base from which to explore the new surroundings.
• C) cling to their mothers and ignore the new surroundings.
• D) show hostility when their mothers approach them after a brief absence.

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