As a child,Jacob became upset anytime his mother would leave but was always easily calmed down when she returned.Which type of attachment style did Jacob have?

A) distressed
B) secure
C) anxious-ambivalent
D) avoidant

Jacob's behavior of becoming upset when his mother leaves but easily calming down when she returns is characteristic of a secure attachment style. Children with a secure attachment style feel comfortable exploring their environment in the presence of a caregiver, are upset when the caregiver leaves, and seek comfort and reassurance when they return.