According to Mary Ainsworth, when a child with an avoidant attachment style is exposed to the Ainsworth strange situation, he or she will

A. refuse to play and explore the new settings when the mother is not present.
B. exhibit inconsistent and contradictory behavior toward the mother when she returns.
C. show no concern when the mother leaves the room.
D. continue to show signs of distress when the mother returns after a brief absence.


Answer: C

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