What is considered the hallmark of secure attachment?

A. The child never cries and is stable enough to not demand face-to-face interactions with the caregiver.
B. The caregiver responds to the child constantly, to the point of being overly responsive.
C. The caregiver is sensitive to the child's needs, is aware of the child's moods, can discriminate the infant's signals, and is responsive, warm, and affectionate.
D. The child has no fear of strangers and demonstrates that she or he is equally comfortable with unfamiliar adults as with the caregiver.


Answer: C

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