Mary Ainsworth observed that securely attached infants ________.
A) do not seem to care when the mother leaves the room and do not seek her out on her return
B) protest loudly when the mother leaves, but resist contact with her when she returns
C) cry if the mother leaves the room, are easily soothed, and welcome her back when she returns
D) are not concerned upon separation, but cry to be picked up and held on her return

Question

Mary Ainsworth observed that securely attached infants ________.
A) do not seem to care when the mother leaves the room and do not seek her out on her return 
B) protest loudly when the mother leaves, but resist contact with her when she returns
C) cry if the mother leaves the room, are easily soothed, and welcome her back when she returns 
D) are not concerned upon separation, but cry to be picked up and held on her return

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mary Ainsworth observed that securely attached infants cry if the mother leaves the room, are easily soothed, and welcome her back when she returns. They show distress at separation but are able to be comforted by the caregiver upon returning.

Mary Ainsworth Observed That Securely Attached Infants ________