Abby is 14-months and her mother has brought her to a child development lab to participate in the Strange Situation. She cries when her mother leaves the room and when her mother returns, she runs up to her, she smiles and wants to be held

Once her mother is back in the room, she is comforted by her presence and feels comfortable to explore again. Given this description, what might her attachment classification be?
a. secure attachment
b. insecure–avoidant attachment
c. insecure–resistant attachment
d. disorganized–disoriented attachment


A. This describes a securely attached child- she is sad when her mother departs, comforted by her mother's return, and happy to resume play in her mother's presence.

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