Which of the following best describes Morton, a toddler who is considered to have an insecure-resistant attachment based on the Strange Situation test?

A. The toddler seems dazed and detached when the mother leaves the room and remains fearful upon her return.
B. The toddler is less likely than others to explore the room and is ambivalent upon the mother's return.
C. The toddler usually cries upon separation, but when the mother returns he greets her happily and begins to smile.
D. The toddler is very interactive with the mother when she is present and shows no response when she departs.


Answer: B. The toddler is less likely than others to explore the room and is ambivalent upon the mother's return.

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