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 laboratory procedure used to assess an infant's attachment style. During the procedure, the child is left alone in a room with a stranger, left alone, and then reunited with their caregiver in a series of episodes. Therefore, the child will be left with a stranger or alone in an unfamiliar situation.

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