According to Mary Ainsworth, a child who shows concern when the mother leaves, but who calms down rapidly when she returns, is displaying:
A)a resistant attachment
B)a secure attachment
C)an avoidant attachment
D)no attachment

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A child who shows concern when the mother leaves but calms down rapidly when she returns is displaying a secure attachment. Mary Ainsworth developed the Strange Situation Procedure to assess the attachment between mothers and infants. The secure attachment style is characterized by a child feeling comfortable exploring the environment as long as the caregiver is present. When the caregiver leaves, the child may become distressed but can be easily soothed when the caregiver returns.

According to Mary Ainsworth, a Child Who Shows Concern When