Infants characterized as securely attached in Mary Ainsworth's strange situation paradigm tended to
A) comfortably explore a novel environment.
B) prefer to stay in close contact with their caregivers.
C) show no distress when their caregivers left the room.
D) reject attention from their caregivers.

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Infants who are securely attached in the strange situation paradigm are comfortable exploring a novel environment, but also seek contact and comfort from their caregivers when they are present. They may show some distress when their caregiver leaves, but are easily comforted when the caregiver returns. Infants who reject attention from their caregivers would be classified as avoidant attached.

Infants Characterized as Securely Attached in Mary Ainsworth's Strange Situation