Which secure attachment style is demonstrated when an infant uses the mother as a safe base, shows distress upon separation, and is easily comforted upon reunion?
AAnxious-Ambivalent Attachment
BAnxious-Avoidant Attachment
CDisorganized Attachment
DSecure Attachment
Explanation
Securely attached children explore comfortably in the mother’s presence, show distress when she leaves, and greet her warmly upon return.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Developmental Psychology
- Subtopic: Attachment Theory
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