Two year-old Mattie cried and clung to her mother's leg when her mother left her at child care. Eventually she calmed down and played happily with her friends. Several times during the day, especially during transitions she did not line up as requested but instead wandered to the window and gazed outside. What is the most likely interpretation of Mattie's behavior?
a. Her mother has very few expectations, so Mattie is not used to transitions
b. She misses her mother, but doesn't focus on that when she's engaged in an activity
c. She is not adjusting well to the child care experience and should probably be in a different setting
d. She has weak listening skills and would learn to listen and cooperate better if she were rewarded with stickers
b
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