In the strange situation experiment,toddlers with an anxious attachment to their mothers were most likely to

A) cling to their mothers and ignore their new surroundings.
B) show relief when their mothers momentarily departed from them.
C) show indifference when their mothers returned after a brief absence.
D) show anger when their mothers approached them after a brief absence.

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Elisa Rodriguez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Toddlers with an anxious attachment tend to be clingy and insecure when separated from their mothers in a new environment. They may ignore their surroundings and continuously seek proximity to their mothers as a source of security. This behavior is consistent with choice A.

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