How would a disorganized/disoriented 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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Disorganized/disoriented attachment is characterized by a lack of a coherent strategy in dealing with the stress of separation and reunion during the Strange Situation procedure. Infants with this attachment style may show odd, conflicted behaviors such as looking dazed, freezing, or seeming confused when the caregiver returns, indicating a disruption in the attachment system.

How Would a Disorganized/disoriented Attached Infant React in the Strange