According to Ainsworth, mothers who respond promptly to their infant's cries and needs end up with babies who are
A) avoidantly attached.
B) spoiled.
C) securely attached.
D) ambivalently attached.

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According to Ainsworth's attachment theory, mothers who respond promptly to their infant's cries and needs create a secure base for the infant to explore from. This creates a sense of trust and security in the child, leading to secure attachment. Avoidant attachment may result from mothers who are unresponsive or consistently unresponsive, while ambivalent attachment may result from inconsistent responses to the infant's needs. Spoiling is not a concept in attachment theory.

According to Ainsworth, Mothers Who Respond Promptly to Their Infant's