If a child is exposed to the "Strange Situation," then he or she ________.
A) should receive immediate medical attention
B) will view novel and eccentric stimuli
C) will be in a room with other children that they don't know
D) will be left with a stranger or alone in an unfamiliar situation

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The "Strange Situation" is a standardized procedure in developmental psychology used to assess attachment between a child and their caregiver. During the procedure, the child is left alone in an unfamiliar room with a stranger, and the caregiver leaves and returns to the room at specific intervals. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they are not related to the "Strange Situation" procedure.

If a Child Is Exposed to the "Strange Situation," Then