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A child who cries when his mother departs and smiles and runs to his mother when she returns is displaying which type of attachment pattern?(A) Avoidant attachment(B) Ambivalent attachment(C) Disorganized attachment(D) Secure attachment
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The child cries when his mother leaves and smiles and runs to her when she returns. This indicates that the child has a strong emotional bond with his mother and feels secure in her presence. Show more…
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