In Ainsworth's Strange Situation, an infant who was mildly disturbed at the departure of his mother, but who was approached and easily soothed by his mother upon her return, would most likely be described as __________.
A) securely attached
B) insecurely attached (anxious/avoidant)
C) insecurely attached (anxious/resistant)
D) insecurely attached (anxious/disorganized)

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According to Ainsworth's Strange Situation, an infant who is mildly disturbed at the departure of the mother but is easily soothed upon her return is classified as securely attached. This indicates that the infant trusts their primary caregiver to provide comfort and security in times of need.

In Ainsworth's Strange Situation, an Infant Who Was Mildly Disturbed