Question

While little Mandy is playing her mother leaves the room for a few minutes. When her mother returns, Mandy hardly noticed that she had been gone. Ainsworth and her colleagues would probably label Mandy as being _____ attached. A. securely B. avoidantly C. independently D. ambivalently

Answer 1

Answer:

Avoidantly

Explanation:

Mary Ainsworth and Witting have devised the theory named the strange situation. Mary Ainsworth gives three main attachment styles.  

• Secure attachment style

• Insecure attachment style

• Avoid-ant attachment style:  

Separation anxiety: The children do not show any separation anxiety when apart from the mother.  

Stranger anxiety: The child with separation avoid-ant attachment feel okay with a stranger and play well

Reunion behavior: This type of child shows a little interest when the mother came.