An infant acts relatively indifferent to her mother's presence, does not seem greatly disturbed by her departure, and does not go to her when she returns. This is an example of which type of infant attachment style according to Marry Ainsworth and colleagues?
Correct answer: C. Insecure attachment/avoidant
- A. Secure attachment
- B. Increase attachment /resistant
- C. Insecure attachment/avoidant
- D. Preoperational attachment
Explanation
An avoidant infant shows little distress on separation and avoids or ignores the caregiver on reunion, reflecting limited outward reliance on that caregiver. Secure infants usually seek contact and are comforted when the caregiver returns.
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