In which style of attachment do infants tend to turn away from the mother when she returns to the room?
A) securely attached
B) secure-distractable
C) insecure-avoidant
D) insecure-ambivalent

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Infants with an insecure-avoidant attachment style tend to turn away from their mother when she returns to the room. This is a sign that they have learned that their mother’s presence is not always a source of comfort or security. In contrast, infants with a securely attached style will turn to their mother for comfort and security when she returns to the room. The other options, including secure-distractable and insecure-ambivalent, do not describe behaviors related to turning away from the mother.

In Which Style of Attachment Do Infants Tend to Turn