The four types of attachment described by Ainsworth are based on two dimensions. They are
A) control and demandingness.
B) security and organization of behavior.
C) approach and avoidance.
D) sensitivity and responsiveness.

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Ainsworth's four types of attachment are based on two dimensions: security and organization of behavior. The two dimensions are labeled as "anxiety" and "avoidance." These dimensions represent the different ways in which infants adapt to the stress of being separated from their primary caregivers. The four types of attachment (secure, anxious-ambivalent, avoidant, and disorganized) reflect different combinations of anxiety and avoidance responses. Therefore, the best answer is B.

The Four Types of Attachment Described by Ainsworth Are Based