You are helping a researcher with her study, using the Strange Situation task. The child you are observing cries when his mother leaves the room and hugs her happily when she returns

After a minute or two of comfort, the child continues to play happily with the toys until the study is completed. How would you categorize the child's attachment to his mother?
a. secure
b. insecure-avoidant
c. insecure-resistant
d. disorganized-disoriented


Answer: A

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