In the Strange Situation, Latoya basically ignored her mother, was not upset when she left the room, and did not seek her out when she returned. Mary Ainsworth would most likely classify Latoya as:
A) securely attached.
B) insecure avoidant.
C) insecure resistant.
D) insecure antisocial.

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Latoya's behavior of ignoring her mother, not being upset by her departure, and not seeking her upon return is characteristic of an insecure avoidant attachment style.

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