How would an anxious/avoidant attached infant react in the Strange Situation procedure?
A) The infant would treat the mother as a base and explore the room; the infant would get upset when the mother left but would be happy upon her return.
B) The infant would not respond to the mother; the infant would not respond when the mother left or returned.
C) The infant would react strongly when the mother left and show mixed emotions when she returns.
D) The infant would look dazed and confused when the mother returns.

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An anxious/avoidant attached infant tends to show indifference toward the mother in the Strange Situation procedure, not seeking much contact upon reunion and not showing much distress when the mother leaves, which aligns with choice B.

How Would an Anxious/avoidant Attached Infant React in the Strange