In the "strange situation" attachment assessment technique, children with Down syndrome ____.
A) display significant distress upon separation
B) readily reach for strangers for comfort
C) show few distress signals despite an apparent need for contact with their caregivers
D) angrily turn away from their caregivers upon reunion

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Children with Down syndrome typically show few distress signals during the "strange situation" attachment assessment technique, despite an apparent need for contact with their caregivers. This may be due to their generally sociable and affectionate nature. They may also be less able to express their distress through language or other means.

In the "Strange Situation" Attachment Assessment Technique, Children with Down