Question

Although 3-year-old Adam happily explores the attractive toys located in the dentist's waiting room, he periodically returns to his mother's side for brief moments. Adam most clearly displays signs of:________
a) secure attachment.
b) object permanence.
c) egocentrism.
d) stranger anxiety.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is a) secure attachment.

Explanation:

As described by Marie Ainsworth, children who present the secure attachment type feel a small degree of distress when they leave their caregivers. However, they are able to keep calm knowing they will son be reunited.

Children with secure attachment are believed to be more independent and develop better social skills.