According to Mary Ainsworth, a child with an avoidant attachment will:
A)continue to show signs of distress when the mother returns after a brief absence
B)calm down rapidly when the mother returns after a brief absence
C)show little concern at being left alone
D)tend to be clingy and whiny

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A child with an avoidant attachment style will show little concern at being left alone and will not seek comfort from the mother upon her return. They may even actively avoid the mother. This is believed to be a result of the caregiver being consistently unresponsive or rejecting towards the child's needs, leading the child to learn that seeking comfort is ineffective.

According to Mary Ainsworth, a Child with an Avoidant Attachment