Imani, age 11 months, is wary of strangers. However, when his mother sits on the floor, Imani ventures a few feet away from her for a few minutes at a time, and then returns to her for emotional support. Imani is
A) engaging in effortful control.
B) exhibiting unusual behavior for a toddler with stranger anxiety.
C) using his mother as a secure base.
D) displaying avoidance rather than approach.
Answer: C
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