In a pleasant but unfamiliar setting,infants with an insecure attachment are most likely to
A) demonstrate unusually low levels of stranger anxiety.
B) happily leave their mother's side and explore their new surroundings.
C) feel happy when their mothers leave them.
D) show indifference to their mother's return after a brief absence.

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Infants with an insecure attachment often show indifference or avoidant behavior towards their caregiver upon reunion after a separation, which aligns with option D. They may not seek comfort or show a positive response when their mother returns, reflecting their insecure attachment pattern.

In a Pleasant but Unfamiliar Setting,infants with an Insecure Attachment