Which one of the following children would most likely be described as "independent?"
A) Jerome, who has a secure attachment to his mother.
B) Jesse, who has an anxious-ambivalent attachment to his mother.
C) James, who has an anxious-avoidant attachment to his mother.
D) Jeremiah, who has a disorganized-disoriented attachment to his mother.

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Children with anxious-avoidant attachment tend to be more independent and self-reliant as they perceive their caregivers as unresponsive and unhelpful. Children with a secure attachment (choice A) may be independent but are likely to seek out their caregiver for support when needed. Children with anxious-ambivalent attachment (choice B) tend to be more clingy and dependent on their caregiver. Children with disorganized-disoriented attachment (choice D) may exhibit unpredictable and erratic behaviors and may have difficulty regulating their emotions and behavior.

Which One of the Following Children Would Most Likely Be