A securely attached infant differs from one who is avoidantly attached in terms of:
A) what they do when the attachment figure leaves
B) how they respond to strangers
C) what they do when the attachment figure returns after an absence
D) all of the above

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A securely attached infant will exhibit distress when the attachment figure leaves, use the attachment figure as a secure base for exploring the environment, and seek comfort and proximity from the attachment figure when they return. In contrast, an avoidantly attached infant will show little or no distress when the attachment figure leaves, show little interest in exploring the environment when the attachment figure is present, and may ignore or avoid the attachment figure when they return. Therefore, all three factors listed in the answer choices (what they do when the attachment figure leaves, how they respond to strangers, and what they do when the attachment figure returns after an absence) are different between secure and avoidant attachment styles.

A Securely Attached Infant Differs from One Who Is Avoidantly