Infants characterized as securely attached in 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 Ainsworth's strange situation paradigm tend to comfortably explore a novel environment while also seeking proximity and comfort from their caregiver. They may show some distress when their caregiver leaves, but are easily comforted upon their return. They do not reject attention from their caregivers, but instead use them as a secure base from which to explore the environment.

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