In a pleasant but unfamiliar setting,infants with a secure maternal attachment are most likely to
A) act as though their mothers are of little importance to them.
B) use their mothers as a base from which to explore the new surroundings.
C) cling to their mothers and ignore the new surroundings.
D) show hostility when their mothers approach them after a brief absence.

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Infants with a secure maternal attachment feel comfortable exploring new surroundings as long as their mother is present as a secure base. They will venture out to explore and return to their mother for comfort and reassurance before continuing to explore again. They do not ignore their mothers, show hostility, or act as though their mothers are of little importance to them.

In a Pleasant but Unfamiliar Setting,infants with a Secure Maternal