In the strange situation task, attachment researchers are most interested in
A)the period of time the mother is away from the child
B) the reaction of the child when the mother returns to the child
C) the influence of the stranger on the child
D) the likelihood that a child will engage in play with the stranger

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The Strange Situation task, developed by Mary Ainsworth, is primarily focused on assessing the quality of attachment between a child and their caregiver by observing the child's reactions to being reunited with the caregiver after a brief separation. The child's response upon the caregiver's return is crucial for determining the attachment style.

In the Strange Situation Task, Attachment Researchers Are Most Interested