McKenzie is new at observing infant behavior in the strange-situation test and is uncertain how to assess baby Stephan's actions.If she guesses that he is securely attached,he most likely
A) continued to play happily when his mother left him alone in the room.
B) was not afraid of strangers when his mother was in the room with him.
C) ignored his mother when she returned to the room after being gone.
D) was comforted by a stranger when his mother was out of the room.

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Securely attached infants typically show a balance between dependence and exploration. They are comfortable with strangers when their caregiver is present, indicating they trust their caregiver's judgment and feel secure enough to explore new social interactions. This behavior contrasts with the anxious or avoidant responses seen in other attachment styles, such as distress when the caregiver leaves, indifference upon their return, or seeking comfort from strangers due to the lack of a secure attachment figure.

McKenzie Is New at Observing Infant Behavior in the Strange-Situation