Texts: At home, every time Leah cries, her mom acts indifferently and ignores Leah until she stops crying. According to attachment theory, how should Leah behave in the strange situation? Please explain which answer is correct and why, and explain why the other answers are incorrect.
Answers:
a. Leah should cling to her mom instead of playing with the toys in the room.
b. Leah should both seek and reject her mom when reunited with her mom.
c. Leah's heart rate should be elevated when her mom leaves the room.
d. Leah should be easily comforted when reunited with her mom.
e. Leah should show overt signs of distress (e.g., crying) when her mom leaves the room.