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. conservation

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Secure attachment

Explanation:

This is a classification by children who demonstrated uneasiness and form of distress in absence of their  parents or care giver, but regained composure on the return.

such children have sense of protection towards their care givers and   full dependency  on them

secure attachment  underscores  the   basis of parent- child  relationship, and provided explanation  for other behaviours that may emerge.