When toddlers are separated from parents or caregivers for a long time, they may look away or focus on something else then caregivers return. This behavior is most accurately interpreted as which of the following behaviors?

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This behavior is interpreted as detachment, a defense mechanism that toddlers may develop when they lose hope of a permanent reunion with their parents or caregivers. It's a way to cope with the stress and anxiety of separation.

When Toddlers Are Separated from Parents or Caregivers for a Long