In the Strange Situation, Marcus is not distressed when his father leaves. He reacts to the stranger in much the same way as to his father. During reunion, Marcus is slow to greet his father. Marcus is displaying characteristics of __________ attachment.
A) secure
B) avoidant
C) resistant
D) disorganized/disoriented

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Marcus displays a lack of distress when his father leaves and reacts to the stranger in the same way as his father, indicating that he is avoidant. His slow greeting to his father during reunion can also be an indication of his ambivalent behavior.

In the Strange Situation, Marcus Is Not Distressed When His