In the Strange Situation,1-year-old Mei Ling mildly protests her mother's departure,seeks interaction with her mother when the two are reunited,and is readily comforted by her mother.Mei Ling is showing a(n)_____ attachment style.
A)avoidant
B)ambivalent
C)disorganized
D)secure

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Mei Ling's behavior indicates a secure attachment style. She protests her mother's departure but seeks interaction with her when reunited and is comforted by her mother, which are all characteristics of a secure attachment style. Avoidant attachment style involves little or no reaction to departure or reunion, ambivalent attachment style involves extreme distress on separation and a mixed reaction on reunion, and disorganized attachment style involves inconsistent and unpredictable behavior.

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