Which type of attachment style is characterized by babies who do not seem to care very much whether the mother is present or absent, and are equally comfortable with her and a stranger?
a) secure
b) avoidant
c) ambivalent
d) difficult
ANS: B, An avoidant attachment is evident if babies don't seem to care very much whether their mother is present or absent, and are equally comfortable in the presence of their mother or a stranger.
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